The Global Hydrometeorological Excellence Awards
About the event
The Global Hydrometeorological Excellence Awards was hosted in October 2025 at the Park Hyatt in Vienna, Austria and was the first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to recognising the world’s leading contributors in meteorology, hydrology, and climate services.
Award updates - Winners Anonunced!
We were delighted to host the best and brightest from the industry for the 2025 award ceremony at the Park Hyatt in Vienna. Learn more about each winner and their important contributions to the industry below.
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Best Weather Observation Technology
Outstanding Innovation in Hydromet Technology
Best Forecasting & Early Warning Solution
Excellence in Climate & Weather Data Services
Best Private Sector-Driven Capacity Building Initiative
Outstanding Public-Private Partnership in Hydromet
Best Aviation & Transportation Weather Solution
Best Lightning Detection and System
Best AI & Machine Learning Application in Meteorology
Excellence in Renewable Energy Forecasting
Best Emerging Company in the Hydromet Sector
Best Emerging Company in the Hydromet Sector
Outstanding Contribution to Hydrology & Water Monitoring
Best Integration of Hydromet into Infrastructure or Smart Cities
Excellence in Air Quality Monitoring Solutions
Best Cold Weather Technology for Hydromet Applications
Outstanding Achievement in Hydromet Software Development
Excellence in Space-Based Weather Monitoring and Satellite Services
Best Radar Technology or Deployment
Outstanding Innovation in Automatic Weather Stations (AWS)
Best LiDAR Application in Weather and Climate Monitoring
Best Use of Drone Technology in Hydromet Services
Excellence in Ocean, Marine & Coastal Monitoring Technologies
Best Application of GIS in Meteorology and Climate Services
Outstanding Lightning Detection and Early Warning Solutions
Excellence in Upper Air Observation Technologies
Best AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) Solution
Best Fulfilment of a Challenging Hydromet Project or Installation
Best Dissemination of Weather Information
Top Agritech Solution for Climate-Smart Agriculture
