Don R. Boyd Medal for Excellence in Gulf Coast Geology
This award is in honor of Don R. Boyd, a former President of GCAGS. Don was in a leadership position at the local, regional, and national levels of geological societies; and all the while, he was conducting innovative and successful exploration projects.
Restrictions
This honor is restricted to members of affiliated GCAGS societies. While not mandatory, it is desirable, if at all possible, for the recipient to be present to receive the award. The Medal is now the GCAGS' highest award. It will be bestowed not more than once a year and not necessarily every year.
Guidelines for Consideration of Candidates
Candidates for the Don R. Boyd Medal for Excellence in Gulf Coast Geology should have distinguished themselves in research geology, professional leadership, and oil and gas exploration. Nominees for this award must have standing in two of the three areas. Research and exploration standing must be in the Gulf Coast Basin and professional leadership must include professional leader ship in the GCAGS and one of the member societies.
Procedures for Recommendation
There is no official form for nominations of this award; Nominators must provide a bio that cites accomplishments that fulfil this award's requirements. Nominations for all GCAGS awards should be accompanied with an approval letter of recommendation from the local geological society executive. Nominations should be submitted to the chairman of the Awards and Nomination Committee. The chairman will submit the committee's recommendations for the award to GCAGS Board of Directors for approval at the annual spring meeting. All nominations not awarded in any one year will become part of a file for future consideration in the next year and need not be resubmitted, but additional information may be submitted in order to update files. Names will be held over for a period of five years.
Description of the Award
This award is a cast brass medallion held in a walnut box the top of which bears the GCAGS medallion. The award medallion will have the recipient's name, the designation Don R. Boyd Meal for Excellence in gulf Coast Geology and the date awarded. The President of the GCAGS or the Awards and Nominations Committee Chairman will present the award.
The Don R. Boyd Medal for Excellence on Gulf Coast Geology does not have a nomination form. | 