Please let me (very seriously and sincerely) that in regard to climate - change science, Judith Curry's sustained commitment to open public discourse is among valuable contributions of any scientist, and that (as it seems to me) the name «Curry» amply deserves to be on the short list of prize committees around the world. (judithcurry.com)
Kavli Prize recipients are chosen biennially by three prize committees comprised of distinguished international scientists recommended by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the French Academy of Sciences, the Max Planck Society, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society. (kavlifoundation.org)
Still, pols prize the committee posts for their influence, and the vast majority of the 51 members were awarded a post. (danieldromm.com)