This is the VGP Bowie Series Lecture.  This series of lectures was inaugurated in 1989 to commemorate the 50th presentation of the William Bowie Medal, which is AGU's highest honor and was named for AGU's first president.

The Daly Lecture is traditionally given at the Spring Meeting, now Joint Assembly. 

Selection is by the VGP section President.  Suggestions will be accepted through October 1 of the year prior to that of the award.