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As stated in the AMS Constitution, “Honorary Members shall be persons of acknowledged preeminence in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, either through their own contributions to the sciences or their application or through furtherance of the advance of those sciences in some other way.

To more firmly fix its unique place in the hierarchy of recognition that the Society can bestow, we first note that Fellows should “have made outstanding contributions . . . during a substantial number of years.” Honorary Membership is meant to delineate and to acknowledge a rarer distinction, exceeding that demanded by the Society’s highest awards. It should be for accumulated distinction over a number of years rather than for a single accomplishment. It is an especially appropriate recognition for individuals whose contributions have very significantly reached in from other fields. In keeping with the Society’s international scope, Honorary Membership should be awarded for high eminence irrespective of nationality or country of residence. The addition of a new name to the roster of Honorary Members should be as much an honor for the Society as it is for the individual.