The honor of Distinguished Member is intended for the Members of the Association who fit any or all of the following categories:
1. significant contributions to geoscientific knowledge in terms of research, development or applications of geosciences;
2. significant contributions to geoscience education;
3. significant contributions to institutional, professional or society affairs in terms of administration, management and/or promotion of geosciences.
Nomination papers for each candidate for any GAC Service Award should consist of a 100-word citation, a curriculum vitae and biography that describe the candidate’s accomplishments, a summary sheet containing the signatures of 5 sponsors who shall be Members or Distinguished Members of the Association, and a statement of the origin of the nomination (e.g., Section, Division, membership-at-large) to:
Nomination Deadline: 15 December
E-Mail: gac@mun.ca
Phone: 709-864-7660
Fax: 709-864-2532