The highest recognition at IMA is the IMA Medal for Excellence in Mineralogical Research. It was created by a decision of Council in 2006. Since 2017, the IMA medal is awarded annually. Discover below the history of the medal and all recipients, the procedure to submit a nomination, and the current members of the IMA Medal Committee.

Initiated by Patrick Cordier during his vice-presidency, the IMA PhD Student award is intended to honor and support outstanding PhD students by providing them the opportunity to present their research at an international level to forge new collaborations and ideas, and further develop their career. See details for the next application here. This award is given by IMA every two years.