Nominations process for URISA's GIS Hall of Fame opens

Nominations for URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame are being accepted until May 1, 2011. URISA established the GIS Hall of Fame in 2005 to recognize and honor the most esteemed leaders of the geospatial community. To be considered for the GIS Hall of Fame, an individual’s or an organization’s record of contribution to the advancement of the industry demonstrates creative thinking and actions, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership, perseverance, and community mindedness. In addition, nominees must serve as a role model for those who follow. URISA Hall of Fame Laureates are individuals or organizations whose pioneering work has moved the geospatial industry in a better, stronger direction.

URISA welcomes nominations from any profession and is not restricted to those having a past or current relationship with URISA. This award is not given every year, and some years there may be multiple recipients.

The selection criteria for this honor are:

·         At least 25 years of sustained professional involvement in the GIS field.
·         Original and creative contributions to the field.
·         Well known and respected by a wide range of peers.
·         Consistent demonstration of sound professional and personal ethics.

Previous inductees include:

·         2005 Inductees: Edgar Horwood, Ian McHarg, Roger Tomlinson, Jack Dangermond, Nancy Tosta, and the Harvard Lab
·         2006 Inductee: Dr. Gary Hunter
·         2007 Inductees: Don Cooke and Michael Goodchild
·         2009 Inductees: Will Craig and Carl Reed
·         2010 Inductee: C. Dana Tomlin

Nominations must be submitted to URISA by May 1. Visit URISA GIS Hall of Fame for details and to learn more about current members of URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame.