WCRP and WWRP have established an International Prize for Model Development, awarded annually for an outstanding contribution to weather and climate model development by an early- to mid-career researcher.
More details on eligibility, required nomination material and selection process can be found at http://www.wcrp-climate.org/wmac-activities/ipmd2017.
Nominations of suitable candidates should be forwarded to the WCRP (mrixen@wmo.int) and WWRP (pruti@wmo.int), and must be received by 1 Oct 2017.