Presentation of the 2022 George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award by Yu-Feng F. Lin (right) and Madeline Schreiber (left) to Eric Peterson (middle).
The Award
The Hydrogeology Division's George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award, first presented in 1984, honors noted American hydrogeologist George Burke Maxey. An esteemed mentor and pioneering researcher, Maxey's career spanned more than 35 years and helped establish hydrogeology as the discipline we know today. Presented annually, the award recognizes exemplary service "to the hydrogeology profession and to the Hydrogeology Division."
How To Nominate
Nominations for the George Burke Maxey Award must include one letter of nomination describing the significant contributions or accomplishments constituting the basis for the nomination and a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae with complete bibliography. Supporting letters that add meaningfully to the nomination may also be included. Nominations should not be revealed to anyone other than those providing supporting letters and the Award Committee, including the nominee. Nominations should be sent to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com.
Submission Deadline
Each year, the deadline for submission is by February 1.
Distinguished Service Award Winners
(click on hyperlinked names to read the citation).