G.K. Gilbert Award

Nominations for the 2023 Gilbert Award should be sent directly to coordinator Nick Lang. Electronic submissions are preferred. Nominations should include a cover letter detailing the accomplishments of the nominee, supporting letters from colleagues, and a current CV. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2023.

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. Allan Treiman of the Lunar and Planetary Institute, the 2022 Gilbert awardee!

2022 Gilbert awardee Allan Treiman (Lunar and Planetary Institute)
We recognize Dr. Treiman with our division’s highest award for his outstanding contributions to our field!

Dr. Treiman will be honored at the 2022 GSA meeting with session “T98 Planetary Geology Divisions G.K. Gilbert Award Session in Honor of Dr. Allan Treiman: A long strange trip” and at the annual PGD banquet.

Past Gilbert Awardees