History: This annual cash award of $350 was first made in the spring of 2007. The award is made to the geology major judged to have the best overall aptitude and qualifications for pursuit of a career in either environmental geology or hydrogeology. USA’s environmental geology or hydrogeology instructors nominate students for this award.
 

Responsible Parties: The award is made directly from Eco-Systems. Students are nominated for the award by GY Faculty that teach course in environmental geology and/or hydrology (J. Connors, Haywick). A designated Senior Principal Eco-Systems, Inc. then makes the final selection of the award winner from those nominated.