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Call for Nominations

2020 GSA Awards & Medals

John C. Frye Environmental Geology Each nominated paper will be judged on its uniqueness or signifi-
Award cance as a model of its type of work and its overall worthiness for
the award. The paper must (1) establish an environmental problem
Deadline: 31 March 2020 or need; (2) provide substantive information on the basic geology or
In cooperation with the Association of American State geologic process pertinent to the problem; (3) relate the geology to
Geologists (AASG), GSA makes an annual award for the best the problem or need; (4) suggest solutions or provide appropriate
paper on environmental geology published either by GSA or by land-use recommendations based on the geology; (5) present the
one of the state geological surveys. information in a manner that is understandable and directly usable
Anyone can nominate a paper as long as it is selected from a by geologists; and (6) address the environmental need or resolve the
GSA or state geological survey publication and published during problem. It is preferred that the paper be directly applicable to
the preceding three full calendar years. The nomination letter informed laypersons (e.g., planners, engineers).
must include a paragraph stating the importance of the paper. Please send your nominations to GSA Grants and Awards,
Up to three letters from users of the publication can be included P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140, USA. For more infor-
to support the nomination. mation, go to www.stategeologists.org/awards_honors.php.

2020 AGI Awards

AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell AGI Marcus Milling Legendary
Geoscientist Medal
The AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell recognizes
singular performance in and contribution to the profession of The Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal is given
geology. Candidates are measured against the distinguished to a recipient with consistent contributions of high-quality scien-
career of Ian Campbell, whose service to the profession tific achievements and service to the Earth sciences having last-
touched virtually every facet of the geosciences. Campbell ing, historic value; who has been recognized for accomplishments
was a most uncommon man of remarkable accomplishment in field(s) of expertise by professional societies, universities, or
and widespread influence, and in his career as a geologist, other organizations; and is a senior scientist nearing completion or
educator, administrator, and public servant, he was noted for has completed full-time regular employment. To submit a nomina-
his candor and integrity. To submit a nomination, go to tion, go to https://www.americangeosciences.org/awards/
https://www.americangeosciences.org/awards. legendarygeoscientist.

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