OEEG Project Award

The Outstanding Environmental and Engineering Geologic Project Award was established in 1993 to recognize a project that meets the following criteria: 

1. Displays national or international significance.
2. Demonstrates the application of the principles of environmental and engineering geology to the solution of a problem affecting the public.
3. Shows recognition of and respect for the environment and history and culture of the project area.
4. Provides an opportunity for public education in:
    a. environmental and engineering geology,
    b. environmental issues, and
    c. culture and history of the area. 

The Association has gained a significant amount of public relations value from this award and therefore, the Board of Directors thoughtfully considers each nomination prior to selection. 

Award Conditions:

1. Only one project may be designated per year.
2. The award is not necessarily given every year.
3. The award consists of: 
   a. A large plaque to be placed in public view on or near the project.
   b. A small metal photo-reproduced copy of the award plaque on a wooden plaque to be presented to each project honoree.
4. The dedication date on the plaque shall be the date of the opening session of the AEG Annual Meeting.
5. The award ceremony shall be during the opening session of the Annual Meeting and followed, if possible, by a general technical session or symposium on a topic related to the Outstanding Environmental and Engineering Geologic Project.

Selection Procedure:

1. Projects may be nominated by anyone, but must be endorsed by an AEG Chapter. The Planning Committee for the next Annual Meeting is encouraged to nominate an appropriate project in their region.
2. Nomination documentation must be sent to the President, who serves as chair of the selection committee, at least 90 days prior to the next mid-year Board meeting (typically held in late April or early May).
3. The Selection Committee shall consist of the President (chair) and the two immediate Past Presidents.
4. Nomination documentation shall include and describe:
   a. National or international significance of the project.
   b. Project description, including: history of project need, problem solved, environmental and engineering geologic principles applied, protection and enhancement of the environment, benefit to the public, advancement of public’s understanding of geology and engineering geology, enhancement of local cultural and historical understanding, and photographs of the project.
   c. Proposed citation for large plaque.
   d. Proposed public location of plaque.
   e. Proposed technical session or symposium moderator/organizer and topics including titles and authors.
   f. Author committed to write the article about the project for the December issue of AEG NEWS.
   g. Person committed to organizing the award ceremony, including invitations to speakers, representatives, project honorees and public representation, and preparing printed ceremony program.
   h. Person who will coordinate production of the large plaque and other awards.
   i. Name, title, and address of project honorees.

Nomination Packages should be submitted to AEG President ([email protected]) and AEG Headquarters ([email protected]) by March 1. 

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