The International Union of Speleology (UIS) has announced the 2025 UIS Prizes. These will be awarded during the 19th International Congress of Speleology in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from July 20 to 27, 2025.
They have invited all cavers to participate in the various prize categories. Detailed instructions and eligibility criteria are provided in the attached PDF document. Please note that the deadline for nominations is June 30, 2025.
Prize Categories:
- The most significant cave discovery or exploration
- The most significant publication about caves or karst
- Digital publication
- Print publication
- The best special book (not necessarily scientific or technical) (printer and digital)
- Best poster displayed at the 19th ICS
- Scientific Research
- Cave exploration
- Greatest scientific achievement
Additionally, the new UIS Bureau will be elected during the Second Session of the UIS General Assembly on July 27, 2025. Interested candidates are asked to submit their application no later than two days before the election via email and using the attached form.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the global speleological community! Please help us by circulating this information within your national speleological networks.
N.B.: Wording adapted from an email received from Johannes Mattes, UIS Secretary General.