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surveys; organizing meetings and symposia in the history and George Burke Maxey Distinguished
philosophy of geology; and exceptional service to the Division. Service Award
The nomination packet should include (1) a letter detailing the Nominations due 1 Feb.
contributions that warrant the award; and (2) the nominee’s Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com
current curriculum vitae including: name, title, affiliation, The award will be made in recognition of distinguished
education, degrees, honors and awards, major career events, personal service to the hydrogeology profession and to the
and the contributions that warrant the award. The award is Hydrogeology Division. The award is based on a history of
made possible by a bequest from the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. sustained creditable service to the hydrogeology profession and
Monies for the award are administered by the GSA Foundation. to the Hydrogeology Division. Please submit a letter of nomi-
For more information, go to community.geosociety.org/ nation that describes the distinguished service that warrants
histphildiv/awards/dsa. the nomination. Supporting letters are helpful but not required.
For more information, go to community.geosociety.org/
History and Philosophy of hydrodivision/awards/serviceaward.
Geology Student Award
Nominations due 15 June Kohout Early Career Award
Submit nominations to Kathleen Lohff, secretary/treasurer, Nominations due 1 Feb.
kathylohff@msn.com Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com
The History and Philosophy of Geology Division provides a The award will be presented to a distinguished early career
student award in the amount of US$1000 for a paper to be given scientist (35 years of age or younger throughout the year in which
at the GSA annual meeting. Awards may also be given for the award is to be presented or within five years of receiving
second place. The award, established in 2004, is made possible their highest degree or diploma) for outstanding achievement in
by a bequest from the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. Oral presenta- contributing to the hydrogeologic profession through original
tions are preferred. Faculty advisors may be listed as second research and service, and for the demonstrated potential for con-
author, but not as the lead author of the paper. The proposed tinued excellence throughout their career. How to nominate: The
paper may be (1) a paper in the history or philosophy of geology; nomination package must include the following (1) at least one
(2) a literature review of ideas for a technical work or thesis/ letter of nomination with a description of the significant contribu-
dissertation; or (3) some imaginative aspect of the history or tions or accomplishments; (2) a copy of the nominee’s curriculum
philosophy of geology we have not thought of before. Students vitae with complete bibliography; and (3) at least four supporting
should submit an abstract of their proposed talk and a 1,500– letters. More information is online at community.geosociety.org/
2,000-word prospectus for consideration. The awards committee hydrodivision/awards/kohout.
will assist the winner(s) with review of abstracts facilitating
presentation according to GSA standards. Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer
Currently enrolled undergraduates and graduate students are Nominations due 1 Feb.
eligible as are students who received their degrees at the end of Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com
the fall or spring terms immediately preceding the national GSA The lecturer shall be selected based on outstanding contribu-
meeting. The award is open to all students regardless of disci- tions to hydrogeology or a closely related field through original
pline, provided the proposed paper is related to the history or research and public communication, and the potential for
philosophy of a geological idea/person. Monies for the award are continued contributions to the profession. How to nominate:
administered by the GSA Foundation. For more information, Include at least one letter of nomination, a copy of the nominee’s
go to community.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/student. curriculum vitae, and at least two supporting letters describing
the significant contributions or accomplishments constituting
HYDROGEOLOGY DIVISION the basis for the nomination. More information is online at
community.geosociety.org/hydrodivision/birdsall/about2019.
O.E. Meinzer Award
Nominations due 1 Feb. MINERALOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY,
Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com PETROLOGY, AND VOLCANOLOGY
The O.E. Meinzer Award recognizes the author or authors (MGPV) DIVISION
of a publication or body of publications that have significantly
advanced the science of hydrogeology or a closely related field. MGPV awards emphasize achievements in geologic and
Nomination details: The nomination must cite the pub- multidisciplinary approaches. Geologic work is by nature
lication(s) on which the nomination is based and describe the generalistic and has an important field component, with Earth
role of the publication(s) in advancing hydrogeology or a as the natural laboratory. More information is online at
closely related discipline. Inclusion of up to three additional community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/home.
third-party letters in support of the nomination is encouraged.
If you have questions, please contact David Parkhurst, MGPV Distinguished Geologic Career Award
Committee Chair, at dlpark@usgs.gov Nominations due 31 Mar.
More information is online at community.geosociety.org/ The MGPV award will go to an individual who, throughout
hydrodivision/awards/meinzer. his/her career, has made distinguished contributions in one or

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