It is again the time of year that we are now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2026 Luke Howard and Timothy Oke Awards. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in the field of urban climate, and serve as a testament to the exceptional work being done within our community.

I would like to draw your attention of the following nomination process for both awards:

• Inform the Awards Committee Chair of the intent to nominate an individual. The intent to nominate (a simple email) should be communicated  to the Awards Committee Chair Prof Zhiwen (Vincent) Luo: luoz18@cardiff.ac.uk by Monday 11 May 2026.
• Nomination materials should be collected by the coordinator (i.e. the person notifying the Awards Committee Chair that a particular individual will be nominated).
• For LHA award, Nominations will be active for three years, and updated information may be submitted for consideration in the second and third years. For TOA award, unsuccessful nominations will not be automatically considered in the following years, but updated applications can be resubmitted providing the candidate is still eligible.
• The coordinator should collect and submit the following documentation in a single pdf file:
  • a one-page cover letter from the nomination coordinator (optional)
  • a max-three‐page candidate‐CV
  • three letters of recommendation (of no more than two pages in length each) from IAUC members from at least two different countries. The nomination coordinator can, but does not have to, provide one of the letters of recommendation. Any individual providing a letter of support should do so for a maximum of one candidate for the Luke Howard/ Timothy Oke Award in each year.
  • Complete packages should reach the Awards Committee Chair by Monday 01 June 2026.