Honorary Membership Award

2025 Deadline for Nominations is January 15, 2025

Honorary Membership is to be bestowed upon persons who have distinguished themselves by their service and devotion to the science and profession of geology, to GCAGS, and to industry. This shall be designated as one of GCAGS's most distinguished awards. It shall be customary, but not mandatory, to grant one or more Honorary Memberships each year.

Restrictions

This honor is restricted to members of affiliated GCAGS societies. While not mandatory, it is desirable for the recipient to be present to receive this award.

Guidelines for Consideration of Candidates

Candidates for Honorary Membership should not only have distinguished themselves in service to geology, but also in service to GCAGS. Contributions to the science and profession of geology may be in particular areas or combinations of discovery, application, exploration, leadership, research, etc. Distinguished service to the industry may have brought favorable reflection on the profession of geology, GCAGS, and colleagues.

Procedures for Recommendation

A detailed statement describing the justification for the nomination, along with supporting documentation and a letter of recommendation from the nominating society, should be sent to the Awards Committee at awards@gcags.org. All nominations not selected for an award in any one year will be retained for future consideration in the next year and need not be resubmitted, but additional information may be submitted in order to update files. Nominations will be held for consideration for up to three years.

Description of the Award

This award is a walnut plaque bearing the GCAGS medallion in brass, the recipient's name, the designation "Honorary Membership" and the date awarded. The plaque will be presented by the President of the Association or by the Awards & Nominations Committee Chair.

The deadline for nominations for all 2025 GCAGS Awards is January 15, 2025. Please submit nomination letter and supporting materials to:

Awards Committee
Email: awards@gcags.org