Awards & Prizes

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Every two years, during the Awards Ceremony of the World Statistics Congress, the International Statistical Institute and its seven affiliated associations proudly recognise outstanding contributions to the field of statistics through a range of prestigious prizes and awards.

These honours celebrate excellence in research, leadership, service, innovation and impact across the global statistical community. Each award has its own unique focus and set of criteria, reflecting the diverse ways in which statisticians advance knowledge and practice around the world.

Guidelines & Procedures:

Eligibility guidelines, nomination procedures and full award details are published in the year leading up to each World Statistics Congress. Award recipients are selected several months in advance, ensuring their achievements are highlighted on the international stage of the congress.

The ISI awards programme is coordinated by Vice-President Kerrie Mengersen, who oversees the process with the support of dedicated committees.

Explore the awards below to learn more about their purpose, history and how you can take part in recognising excellence in statistics.

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Launched in 2018, the Spatial Data Competition aims to promote research, encourage spatial thinking, and spark curiosity about statistical spatial analysis, geographic patterns, and geocomputing.

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The David Cox Medal for Statistics commemorates Sir David Cox's pioneering contributions to statistical theory, methodology, and applications.

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ESRI x ISI 2025 Spatial Thinking Student Competition

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Share your vision for a better future!

 

Do you have a data-inspired idea or a pressing real-world issue you want to tackle? We welcome entries that focus on topics such as urban development, sustainability, public health, disaster preparedness, or any challenge with economic, social or environmental impact. Let your curiosity lead the way! A first-place prize will be awarded by Esri and the International Statistical Institute to the standout project in each of the three categories.

Submission Requirements

HOW TO ENTER • Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at a college or university.

ENTRY RULES • All submissions should be in ArcGIS StoryMaps format, and must be in the English Language. If entrants don't have an existing account, they can request a temporary ArcGIS Creator account through the competition registration form at no cost. Entrants will have access to the account through the end of the competition only.

RECOGNITION • Prizes will be awarded for first place in each of the three categories. Winners will receive a one-year ArcGIS personal use license, and a full membership to ISI until December 2026.

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