Mission
The Caraid Award recognizes outstanding contributions to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes observing through vision, leadership, collaboration, and friendship.
About
The IOOS Association created the Caraid Award in 2020 as an annual award to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to observing and understanding our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes through vision, leadership, friendship. The word “Caraid” is a Scottish Gaelic word, meaning “care” or “love” and is pronounced like “courage.” These are the attributes – caring and the courage to do what matters – that makes IOOS work.
Seeking Nominations for the 2024 Caraid Award
Nominations for the 2024 CARAID award are now open!
Process
Candidates can be any person who has contributed to observing and understanding the ocean, coasts, and/or Great Lakes through collaboration, innovation, and/or a commitment to working with stakeholders. Nominations from the previous years will not roll over.
All Nominations are Due on October 27, 2023!
Please reach out and send any questions to caraid@ioosassociation.org.
Submit a nomination here!
Previous Award Winners
