Outstanding Educator Award
The Outstanding Educator Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions in the education and training of geologists. The award recognizes classroom teaching and may include outstanding research and publication as contributions to the education and training of geologists. It is designed to honor those educators in academia who have made a major positive impact in the lives of Gulf Coast geologists.
Restrictions
This honor is not restricted to members of affiliated societies, but recommendations must come from a GCAGS member or from an affiliated society. It is desirable to have the recipient present to receive the award at the annual meeting. This honor is not restricted to only one (1) outstanding educator in any specific year. Multiple awards should be expected each year.
Guidelines for Consideration of Candidates
A candidate for the Outstanding Educator Award should have distinguished themselves in geological teaching and training, having been an inspiration to his students. They should have publications that are contributions to the science of geology and exhibit creative thinking or analysis.
Procedures for Recommendation
Nominations for this award should be submitted, together with good documentation, to the chairman of the Awards and Nominations Committee. The chairman will review the data with his committee and submit their recommendation to the Board of Directors at the Mid-year Meeting. All nominations not awarded any one year become a 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 three years.
Description of the Award
This award is a walnut plaque bearing the GCAGS medallion in brass, the recipient's name, the designation "GCAGS Outstanding Educator Award" and the date awarded. The plaque will be presented by the President of the Association or by the Awards and Nominations Committee Chairman.
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