06.10.2015: On the annual meeting of the Deutsche Geologische Gesellschaft – Geologische Vereinigung e.V. (DGGV) during the GeoBerlin2015, Prof. Dr. Onno Oncken was honored with the Gustav Steinmann Medal, commending his excellent scientific contribution to the field of geodynamics, globaltektonic processes, and quantification of geotectonic processes.

The association endows this medal in memory of its founder Gustav Steinmann. The medal is awarded to scientists that contributed in a special way to the goals of the association. An unanimous decision of the associations steering committee decides on the awardee.