The Esri Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS
Talbert Abrams Award
This Award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation on behalf of Mr. Talbert Abrams, a distinguished charter member of ASPRS.
The purpose of the Award is to encourage the authorship and recording of current, historical, engineering, and scientific developments in photogrammetry. The Award consists of:
- Grand Award: A presentation plaque with the recipient's name permanently affixed and $3,000.
- First and Second Honorable Mention: Certificates awarded to the authors given second and third place honors by the selection committee.
If an award goes to a single-authored paper, the author must be a member of ASPRS who has been a member in good standing for at least one year prior to the date of selection as recipient of the Award. If a multiple-authored paper is selected for any of the awards, at least one author must have been a member in good standing of ASPRS for at least one year prior to the date of selection as recipient of the Award. For multiple-authored papers, the senior author receives the award plaque, while other recipients receive certificates. No application is required since nominees are determined by an award selection committee.
The committee will evaluate each author-nominee for their article that appeared in PE&RS during the 12-month period ending with, and including, the November issue of the year prior to the year of the annual meeting of ASPRS. The committee will determine the publication having the greatest merit by recognized standards of originality, practical and theoretical value, clarity of exposition, and general interest.
The Esri Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS
This award is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation, with funding provided by a grant from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
Established in 1991, the purpose of the award is to encourage and commend those who publish papers of scientific merit in the advancement of knowledge about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the ASPRS journal, PE&RS. The Award consists of:
- First prize: A certificate and $1,000.
- Second prize: A certificate and $600.
- Third prize: A certificate and $400.
Eligibility to receive the award is not restricted to ASPRS members; the award is made to the individual, or collaborating individuals who, in the opinion of the award selection committee, best meets the established criteria. No application is required since the nominees are determined by the selection committee.
Factors to be considered by the committee in making its selection are the scientific contributions that the paper makes toward the advancement of knowledge about GIS. The award may be given for, but not limited to, any of the following types of achievement in the GIS disciplines:
- The development of a new and valuable technique, method, or application.
- A case of such a development where an exceptional degree of technical skill, judgment, or initiative is demonstrated.
- An outstanding design or invention of equipment or material, or a new or unusual application of existing equipment or software is achieved.
The Award is normally made to individuals whose article was published in the ASPRS journal, PE&RS, during the calendar year preceding the year of the Award presentation. All articles are eligible for consideration including Highlight and Feature articles.
John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical Papers
John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical Papers
This Award is presented by ASPRS with funding provided by the ASPRS Foundation through unrestricted donations.
The purpose of the Award is to encourage and commend those who publish papers of practical or applied value in PE&RS, the official journal of ASPRS. The Award consists of:
- First prize: An engraved pewter tankard, a certificate, and $1,000.
- Second prize: A certificate and $600.
- Third prize: A certificate and $400.
Eligibility to receive the Award shall not be restricted to members of ASPRS and is intended for those who qualify under the selection criteria. No application is required since the nominees are determined by an award selection committee.
The Award is made to the author, or collaborating authors (provided each played a major role in the publication) who, in the opinion of the majority of the award selection committee, best meets the criteria established. The Award is not made to companies, agencies, bureaus, schools, or associations. However, their personnel are eligible to receive the Award.
The key factor to be considered by the committee in making its selection is the practical or applied value of the paper in advancing the state of the art in our profession. The Award may be given for, but not limited to, any of the following types of achievement in the fields of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information systems:
- A case of practical application or adaptation, where an exceptional degree of technical skill, judgment, or initiative is demonstrated, or where a significant increase in operating efficiency or productivity is achieved.
- The development of a new and valuable technique or method.
- An outstanding design or invention of equipment or material, or a new or unusual application of existing equipment or material.
The Award is normally made to individuals whose article was published in the ASPRS journal during the calendar year preceding the year of the Award presentation.
Presidential Citation
Presidential Citations are awarded by the ASPRS President in recognition of special personal and meritorious contributions to the operation or advancement of the Society and its interests during the presidential year.