G.K. Gilbert Award

Nominations for the 2024 Gilbert Award are now CLOSED. Nominations should include a cover letter detailing the accomplishments of the nominee, up to three supporting letters from colleagues, and a current CV. Electronic submissions can be emailed to Marisa Palucis at marisa.c.palucis@dartmouth.edu (past-PGD chair).

The G. K. Gilbert Award will be considered annually in accordance with the bylaws of the Society. The award will be made for outstanding contributions to the solution of a fundamental problem(s) of planetary geology in its broadest sense, including planetary geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, and tectonics, geophysics, and the field of meteoritics. Such contributions may consist either of a single outstanding publication, or a series of publications that have had great influence on the field. The award is named for G. K. Gilbert, who over one hundred years ago clearly recognized the importance of a planetary perspective in solving terrestrial geological problems.

The award consists of an engraved plaque and an appropriate certificate, which is recommended by the management board of the Division, and approved by the GSA Council. A person selected by and familiar with the Recipient's work presents a citation reviewing the contributions of the Recipient.

Congratulations to Dr. Charles "Chip" Shearer of the University of New Mexico, the 2024 Gilbert awardee!

2024 Gilbert awardee Chip Shearer (University of New Mexico). Credit: UNM Newsroom
 We recognize Dr. Shearer with our division's highest award for his outstanding contributions to our field!

Dr. Shearer will be honored at the 2024 GSA meeting with session "T138. The G.K. Gilbert Award Session: Planetary Samples. A Valuable Link Between Apollo and Future Generations of Solar System Explorers" and at the annual PGD banquet.

Past Gilbert Awardees