21-10-2025

VIENNA, AUSTRIA and LOGAN, UTAH — Campbell Scientific, a Utah-based leader in environmental measurement technology, received the prestigious Varysian Hydrometeorological Award for Best Weather Observation Technology, honoring its innovation and lasting impact on worldwide climate resilience.
On October 13, 2025, the same Utah-based company that provided measurement instrumentation for both Mount Everest and Aconcagua, Campbell Scientific, accepted a prestigious, globally recognized award representing hydrometeorological measurement excellence: the Varysian Hydrometeorological Award for the Best Weather Observation Technology. The inaugural Varysian awards ceremony, hosted as a precursor to the Measurement Technology World Exposition in Vienna, Austria, was well attended by hydrometeorological measurement technology companies located around the world.
Thomas Copping, Varysian Network CEO, said of the award and the Varysian Network, “Varysian is a global platform that connects national meteorological and hydrological services within the private sector, development partners, and donors to accelerate practical climate solutions. Through our events, research, and partnership work, we focus on enabling real implementation in climate resilience, early warning systems, and global hydrometeorological capacity.” He continued, “The Global Hydromet Excellence Awards were created to celebrate leadership and collaboration in this mission, and Campbell Scientific’s recognition highlights the importance of uniting institutions to build a safer and more climate-resilient world.”
Representing decades of continuous improvement and innovation, this award reflects Campbell Scientific’s continued dedication to engineering instrumentation for a better tomorrow.
Tony Coventry, Campbell Scientific Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Environmental Division, echoed this sentiment: “To be recognized for the best weather observation technology is a tremendous honor. This achievement reflects Campbell Scientific’s commitment to innovation built on the strongest foundation of science and technology. Accurate weather observation data saves lives and provides valuable insights that can be used to protect the world, its resources, and people. We are proud to play a role in shaping a safer, more resilient and informed world.”
Editorial/PR Contact: Aspen Nielsen, aspen@campbellsci.com
Since 1974, Campbell Scientific has used innovative technology and services to assist nations around the world to be better prepared to mitigate extreme climate events. We help provide clean air and water, efficient sources of renewable energy, a reliable supply of quality food, well-built infrastructure, and safe transportation. We do this by working with our business partners and clients to convert reliable measurements into actionable insights because we believe what we do makes a difference—a difference in the lives of our clients and employees, a difference in the communities in which we live, and, ultimately, a difference in the quality of life we enjoy on this planet.
Varysian was founded in 2017 with an objective of enhancing partnership and collaboration between National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) and other industry stakeholders, through world-class events, data, and research.
Varysian has built on these foundations, to work with partners from across the conservation, environmental, and development spheres, creating specialist networks and curating digital events and campuses.