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of impact craters, either on Earth or on the other solid bodies in Nominations should include (1) a brief biographical sketch;
the solar system. Areas of study may include but are not necessar- (2) a statement of no more than 200 words describing the candi-
ily limited to impact cratering processes; the bodies (asteroidal or date’s scientific contributions to Quaternary geology and geomor-
cometary) that make the impacts; or the geological, chemical, or phology; (3) a selected bibliography of no more than 20 titles;
biological results of impact cratering. For more information, go to and (4) a minimum of four letters from colleagues supporting the
https://community.geosociety.org/pgd/awards/shoemaker. nomination. Please submit electronically unless hardcopy previ-
ously approved. For more information, go to https://community
Ronald Greeley Award for Distinguished Service .geosociety.org/qggdivision/awards/distinguished-career.
Nominations due 30 June
Submit nominations to the PGD management board at SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY DIVISION
https://community.geosociety.org/pgd/aboutus/officers.
In 2011, the PGD established the Ronald Greeley Award for Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology
Distinguished Service. This award may be given to those members Nominations due 15 Feb.
of the PGD, and those outside of the Division and GSA, who have Submit nominations to Brett McLaurin at bmclauri@bloomu.edu.
rendered exceptional service to the PGD for a multi-year period. The Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology is given
The award is not open to currently serving members of the manage- annually to a sedimentary geologist whose lifetime achievements
ment board, but may be awarded to past members of the manage- best exemplify those of Larry Sloss—i.e., achievements that con-
ment board who have provided exceptional service to the PGD after tribute widely to the field of sedimentary geology and service to
their term on the management board has ended. Nominations for the GSA. Submit (1) a cover letter describing the nominee’s accom-
award, which should include a description of what the nominee has plishments in sedimentary geology and contributions to GSA;
given to the PGD community, may be made by any PGD member. (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) any additional supporting letters
For more information, go to https://community.geosociety.org/ electronically. Nomination materials remain active for three years.
pgd/awards/greeley. Monies for the award are derived from the annual interest income
of the Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology Fund,
QUATERNARY GEOLOGY & administered by the GSA Foundation. For more information, go to
GEOMORPHOLOGY DIVISION https://community.geosociety.org/sedimentarygeologydiv/
awards/sloss.
Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research
Nominations due 1 Apr. Sedimentary Geology Division and Structural Geol-
Submit nominations to the first vice-chair. ogy & Tectonics Division Joint Award: Stephen E.
The Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research rewards excellence Laubach Structural Diagenesis Research Award
in desert geomorphology research worldwide. It is intended to stimu- Nominations due 1 Apr.
late research in desert environments by recognizing an individual Submit nominations to Timothy Byrne at timothy.byrne@uconn.edu.
whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of the The Stephen E. Laubach Structural Diagenesis Research Award
Quaternary geology and geomorphology of deserts. Although the Fund promotes research combining structural geology and diagen-
award primarily recognizes achievement in desert research, the funds esis and curriculum development in structural diagenesis. This
that accompany it may be used for further research. The award is award addresses the rapidly growing recognition that fracturing,
normally given to one person but may be shared by two people if the cement precipitation and dissolution, evolving rock mechanical
recognized research was the result of a coequal partnership. Any sci- properties, and other structural diagenetic processes can govern
entist from any country may be nominated. Because the award recog- recovery of resources and sequestration of material in deeply bur-
nizes research excellence, self-nomination is not permitted. Neither ied, diagenetically altered and fractured sedimentary rocks. The
nominators nor nominees need be GSA members. Monies for the award highlights the growing need to break down disciplinary
award are derived from the annual interest income of the Farouk boundaries between structural geology and sedimentary petrology,
El-Baz Fund, administered by the GSA Foundation. Nominations exemplified by the work of Dr. Stephen Laubach and colleagues.
should include (1) a statement of the significance of the nominee’s The award alternates between being awarded by the Sedimentary
research; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) letters of support; and (4) copies Geology Division on odd-numbered years and the Structural
of no more than five of the nominee’s most significant publications Geology and Tectonics Division on even-numbered years, reflecting
related to desert research. Please submit electronically unless hard- the focus of the award on this cycle. Graduate students, postgradu-
copy previously approved. For more information, go to https:// ates, and faculty-level researchers are eligible. For information and
community.geosociety.org/qggdivision/awards/el-baz. application requirements, go to https://community.geosociety.org/
sedimentarygeologydiv/awards/laubach or https://community
Distinguished Career Award .geosociety.org/sgt/awards/laubachaward.
Nominations due 1 Apr.
Submit nominations to Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@oregonstate.edu. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY & TECTONICS
The Distinguished Career Award is presented annually to a DIVISION
Quaternary geologist or geomorphologist who has demonstrated
excellence in their contributions to science. Because the award Career Contribution Award
recognizes research excellence, self-nomination is not permitted. Nominations due 1 Mar.
Neither nominators nor nominees need be GSA members. Submit nominations to Jeff Amato at amato@nmsu.edu.
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