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• Selected bibliography of peer-reviewed publications (20 titles new directions for geology, not the least of which was her tenure
or fewer); as GSA president after an unbroken chain of 102 men. Causes
• PDFs or website links to several key geologic maps authored dear to her were women, public awareness, minorities, and edu-
by the nominee; and cation. Women are eligible for this award the first three years
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two following their Ph.D. degree.
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
another professional geoscience organization. Diverse sup- How to Nominate
porters (i.e., including individuals who are not currently/ 1. Go to https://rock.geosociety.org/forms/Awardform.asp for
recently associated with the nominee’s institution) are the online form.
strongly encouraged. 2. Supporting documents (submitted as email attachments or
via post):
The Bromery Award for Minorities • Curriculum vitae including dissertation title and abstract;
• Letter of nomination that clearly states how the Ph.D.
The Bromery Award for Minorities should be given to any research has impacted the geosciences in a major way;
minority, preferably African Americans, who qualify under at • Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
least one of these two categories: from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
1. Nominee has made significant contributions to research in another professional geoscience organization; and
the geological sciences, as exemplified by one or more of • Selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles.
the following:
• Publications that have had a measurable impact on the GSA Distinguished Service Award
geosciences;
• Outstanding original contributions or achievements that GSA Council established the GSA Distinguished Service
mark a major advance in the geosciences; and Award in 1988 to recognize individuals for their exceptional
• An outstanding lifetime career that demonstrates leadership service to the Society. GSA members, Fellows, associates, and
in geoscience research. employees may be nominated for consideration, and any GSA
2. Nominee has been instrumental in opening the geoscience member or employee may submit a nomination for the award.
field to other minorities, as exemplified by one or more of GSA’s Executive Committee will select awardees, and GSA
the following: Council must ratify all selections. Awards may be made annu-
• Demonstrable contributions in teaching or mentoring ally, or less frequently, at the discretion of Council.
that have enhanced the professional growth of minority
geoscientists; How to Nominate
• Outstanding lifetime career service in a role that has high- 1. Go to https://rock.geosociety.org/forms/Awardform.asp for
lighted the contributions of minorities in advancing the the online form.
geosciences; and 2. Supporting documents (submitted as email attachments or
• Authorship of educational materials of high scientific quality via post):
that have enjoyed widespread use and acclaim among educa- • Curriculum vitae;
tors or the general public. • Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer);
• Brief biographical sketch that clearly demonstrates the
How to Nominate applicability of the selection criteria; and
1. Go to https://rock.geosociety.org/forms/Awardform.asp for • Optional selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles.
the online form.
2. Supporting documents (submitted as email attachments or GSA Public Service Award
via post):
• Curriculum vitae; GSA Council established the GSA Public Service Award in
• Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer); 1998 in honor of Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker. This annual
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two award recognizes contributions that have materially enhanced
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of the public’s understanding of the earth sciences or have signifi-
another professional geoscience organization; and cantly served decision makers in the application of scientific
• Optional selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles. and technical information to public affairs and earth science–
related public policy. This may be accomplished by individual
Doris M. Curtis Outstanding Woman in achievement in:
Science Award • Authorship of education materials of high scientific quality
that have enjoyed widespread use and acclaim among educa-
The Doris M. Curtis Outstanding Woman in Science Award tors or the general public;
recognizes a woman who has had a major impact on the field of • Acclaimed presentations (books and other publications,
the geosciences based on her Ph.D. research. The generous sup- mass and electronic media, or public presentations, includ-
port of the Doris M. Curtis Memorial Fund makes this award ing lectures) that have expanded public awareness of the
possible. GSA’s 103rd president, Doris Curtis pioneered many earth sciences;

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