Each fall, the society seeks nominations from the community for these special lectures that will be delivered at the following year's Goldschmidt Conference.

Presented by a mid-career scientist on a topic associated with elemental cycling at the Earth's surface.
Presented by a prominent scientist who is making cutting-edge field-based measurements or laboratory measurements on field samples in the area of biogeochemistry.
Recognizes a mid-career scientist for outstanding contributions to geochemistry.
Open for any topic within geochemistry that has broad appeal to Goldschmidt attendees.
Submit a nomination for the Berner, Endowed Biogeochemistry, or Ingerson Lecture