Excellence in the Field of GIS Award

Purpose

To recognize individuals who have a history of service in the any area of GIS. The individual should be recognized in Idaho as a leader in GIS, at least in their general area of the state. They should be cognizant of issues on many levels: national, state, and local. Service to their GIS community and to their own personal career should have consideration when making a nomination. The individual may be a member of government, industry, or the private sector.

Entire organizations, such as the Northern Rockies URISA or the Women in GIS are not eligible although participation in such organizations may be used to validate an individual’s nomination, as well as participation in outstanding GIS project groups.

Nominations

Nominations must be received by February 11, 2011
Award nomination forms should be emailed to Danielle Favreau.

Nominees do not have to satisfy every criterion. Nominees may satisfy only one criterion, and exhibit an outstanding commitment or accomplishment that exceed precedent or expectations.

Nominations will address the individual’s commitment and/or achievements in:

Increase community involvement in GIS.
Develop innovative ideas or programs for GIS.
Develop or be actively involved in cooperative efforts to put GIS into action.
Education/Awareness of GIS
Organization and Leadership in GIS
Coordination, Cooperation, and Partnership to increase GIS activity
Funding and Resources for GIS activities
Assessments and Adaptive Planning in GIS
Research and Technology Development in GIS

Open Form

email Form

Selection

A profile will be developed on each individual that is nominated based on the nominations. A ballot will be distributed to all NR URISA board members for their vote along with the profiles of individuals receiving nominations. Board members will be asked to rank the nominees and list the top three individuals.

Presentation

The NR URISA Excellence in GIS Award will be presented at the biannual NR URISA Conference. Each recipient will receive an engraved plaque from NR URISA and their name will be added to the NR URISA Excellence in GIS Hall of Fame Roster, which will reside on the NR URISA web site.