Dear Colleagues, The Mineralogical Society of America seeks nominations for the 2026 MSA Award. The MSA Award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to the science of mineralogy by relatively young individuals or individuals near the beginning of their professional careers. Mineralogy is broadly defined, and the candidate need not qualify as a mineralogist. Rather, their research outputs should be related to the mineralogical sciences and should make some outstanding contribution to them. The work must have been accomplished either [1] before reaching the age of 35 or [2] within 7 years of the awarding of the terminal degree. The time limit can be extended following consideration of circumstances which have interrupted the nominee’s career including, but not limited to, serious illness, childbirth, care giver responsibilities, unemployment or employment outside the field. Such an extension should be discussed with, and approved by, the Committee Chair. If you know someone who received their terminal degree on or after January 1, 2018, or whose birthdate is after January 1, 1990, and whose scientific contributions should be recognized by this award, please consider organizing a nomination on their behalf. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2025. A full description of the award, directions for submitting a nomination, and a list of previous recipients may be found at: https://msaweb.org/msa-award/ Please contact me if you have questions or need further information. Sincerely, Liz Johnson, Committee Chair Elizabeth Johnson (she/her) Professor Collections Curator, JMU Mineral Museum James Madison University Department of Geology and Environmental Science johns2ea@jmu.edu