There are several biennial IMS awards and one annual IMS award, to recognize excellence in the field of meteorology and allied sciences in the form of best research papers published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. Nominations (including self-nominations) for the awards due will be invited in advance of the award presentation ceremony every year, which is typically synchronized with the inaugural function of either TROPMET or INTROMET event.
IMS Biennial Awards for Best Papers Published
| Topic | Name of Award | Form of Award |
|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Research | Formerly B.N. Desai Award | Citation & ₹15,000 |
| Atmospheric Observations & Technologies | Formerly J. Das Gupta Award | Citation & ₹15,000 |
| Weather & Climate Services | Formerly Bhavannarayana Award | Citation & ₹15,000 |
| Application of Satellite Data and Remote Sensing in Meteorology | Formerly P. Krishna Rao Award | Citation & ₹25,000 |
| Modelling Study on Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | Formerly A.D. Vernekar Award | Citation & ₹25,000 |
| Climate Science & Climate Change | Prof. D.V. Bhaskar Rao Award | Citation & ₹25,000 |
| Published in the IMS Journal Vayumandal in the last two years (No need for application from the authors; IMS will automatically consider all the papers published) | Vayumandal Award | Citation & ₹15,000 |