Nominations open for 2021 GRC Geothermal Honors & Awards

The last day to submit nominations for the Geothermal Rising Conference (GRC) Honors and Awards is August 16, 2021. Help your peers and colleagues receive the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a GRC Award!

The GRC Awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970s. The recipients of these awards have significant achievements in the geothermal academic, scientific, and commercial communities. The award winners will be recognized during the 2021 Geothermal Rising Conference in San Diego. All nomination forms and supporting documents must be submitted no later than August 16, 2021, in order for your nominee to be considered.

Award Categories

Aidlin Presidential Award

The Geothermal Rising President recognizes an individual who has helped him/her out during their time, mentoring/supporting them in their role. This would be at the full discretion of the President.

Geothermal Pioneer Award

Recognizes an outstanding achievement and contributions to the development of geothermal resources. This would recognize individuals with a long service to the industry that has led the way for the rest of us.

Ramey Subsurface Excellence Award

For outstanding achievement in subsurface geoscience and engineering and impacts on geothermal development.

Holt Utilization Excellence Award

Recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of geothermal power plant design and construction, direct use, and other surface utilization focusing on innovation.

Geothermal Special Achievement Awards

Recognizes special or outstanding achievement in any aspect of geothermal energy development and related areas (one awardee).

Outstanding Research Award

Recognizes excellence in research and potential impact on the geothermal industry.

Young Professional Award

Recognizes young innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and up and coming leaders.

Information about the awards and honors can be found on the Geothermal Rising website.

If you have questions, please contact either Awards Committee Chair Jericho Reyes at Jericho.Reyes@calpine.com or Brian Schmidt at bschmidt@geothermal.org.

Geothermal Rising is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2021 Geothermal Rising Conference (GRC) Honors and Awards.

Source: GRC email