Outstanding Member Society Award
Purpose
To recognise the 2 most outstanding ISSMGE Member Societies. Criteria for evaluation relate to extent of the societys activities, given the number of members and the rate of progress and advancement. These activities could include:
- Conferences and workshops supported by the local Society and/or endorsed by ISSMGE in the past 4 years.
- Encouragement given by the Member Society and recognitions for its members in terms of awards and honours.
- Contributions to ISSMGE Technical Committees through member participation.
- Any other information representing the contributions by the Society, including those that have made an impact on community welfare and safety (e.g. affected by natural hazards).
- In judging the nominations, emphasis will be placed on growth in achievements or new and recent developments.
- Financial support for young members and students
- Public service
- Other notable activities
Nomination
Nominees for these awards are individual member societies. Member Societies are invited to nominate themselves by submitting a brief submission (not more than two pages) addressing the above. The necessary supporting documentation should accompany the nomination. Nominations must reach the ISSMGE Secretariat by the announced date.
Selection
One awarded member society will be decided by AWAC and another one by ISSMGE president and board.
Exposure
The awarded member society will be advertised on the ISSMGE website and social media channels, as well as in the ISSMGE Bulletin.
Incentives
- Financial support for its young members to attend ISSMGE conferences max. 2000 USD to be granted via an application to the ISSMGE Foundation.
- Priority for hosting ISSMGE events.
Outstanding Member Society Awardees
| Year | Outstanding Member Society |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Geotechnical Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers (SAICE) |
| 2017 | British Geotechnical Association |
| 2013 | New Zealand Geotechnical Society |
Geotechnical Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers (SAICE)
Received by Mr John Pavlakis on behalf of SAICE.
From left: Dr André Archer, Mr John Pavlakis, Professor Charles Ng
ISSMGE Awards Ceremony in Sydney, 2022
