Award Categories

The award is given for significant achievement in national or international level in the field of Near Surface Geophysics.

These special awards are for the individuals/ companies who have created path breaking trends and who have led unprecedented innovations that have uplifted the moral of the entire geophysics industry. These are for those who have worked to create a special service for the independent need of the various sectors of geophysics or offered viable solutions for the problems and played a vital role in enhancing role of near surface geophysics in various segments.

RESEARCH SCHOLARS/ YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (Less than 30 years)

• Outstanding Research Paper Award: This award would recognize a paper published within the past year that has made a significant contribution to the field of near surface geophysics.
• Best Ph.D. Thesis Award: This award could be given to a recent Ph.D. graduate whose thesis demonstrates substantial innovation and potential impact in the field.
• Early Career Researcher Award: This award would honour a researcher who is within a certain number of years of receiving their Ph.D. and has already made significant contributions to the field.

INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORIES

• Distinguished Academician Award: This category would acknowledge a professor or other academic who has made significant contributions to the field through research, teaching, and service.
• Outstanding Field Innovation Award (Individual): This award could recognize an individual that has developed a new field method or technology that has potential to revolutionize how near surface geophysics is conducted.
• Best Public Outreach Award (Individual): This category would honour an individual that has made a significant effort to communicate the importance and impact of near surface geophysics to the general public.
• Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award (Individual): This award would recognize an individual that has made substantial efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the field of near surface geophysics.
• Innovative Geophysical Technology or Method Award (Individual): This award honours ground-breaking advancements in the field of near surface geophysics. It recognizes individuals or teams who have developed novel technologies or methodologies with the potential to revolutionize data acquisition, processing, or interpretation, ultimately leading to improved understanding and applications in earth sciences.
• The Best Geophysical Software or Application Award (Individual) celebrates exceptional software or applications that enhance data processing, visualization, or analysis in the geophysics domain, contributing to more efficient and accurate interpretations in near surface geophysics research and practice.
• Distinguished Service Award in Near Surface Geophysics honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to the geophysics community through leadership, mentorship, or contributions to education, public outreach, and policy-making initiatives.
• Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Geophysics Award (Individual) celebrates individuals that have made significant advancements in the application of geophysical methods to address environmental and engineering challenges, leading to more sustainable solutions and improved understanding of the Earth's near-surface processes.
• Excellence in Geohazard Detection and Mitigation Award (Individual) honours individuals that have made significant contributions to the identification, monitoring, and management of geohazards, leveraging near surface geophysics to improve public safety, reduce risk, and build resilience in affected communities.
• The Best Application of Near Surface Geophysics for Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Award (Individual) celebrates ground-breaking work by individuals using geophysical techniques to uncover, preserve, and study archaeological sites or cultural heritage, contributing to a deeper understanding of human history and fostering global appreciation for our shared past.
• Excellence in Groundwater Investigation and Management Award (Individual) honours individuals that have made notable contributions to the understanding and management of groundwater resources through the application of near surface geophysics, fostering sustainable water management practices and improving access to clean water.

ORGANIZATION AWARD CATEGORIES

• Outstanding Field Innovation Award (Organization): This award could recognize an individual or team that has developed a new field method or technology that has potential to revolutionize how near surface geophysics is conducted.
• Best Public Outreach Award (Organization): This category would honour an individual or organization that has made a significant effort to communicate the importance and impact of near surface geophysics to the general public.
• Innovative Research Institute Award: This award would recognize a research institute that has made a significant impact on the field, either through its research output, its contributions to policy, or its commitment to education and public outreach.
• Outstanding Government Organization Award: This award would be given to a government body or agency that has shown exceptional commitment to supporting, promoting, and applying near surface geophysics.
• Excellence in Industry Award: This category would recognize a company that has made substantial contributions to the field, either through innovative applications of geophysics, development of new technologies, or impactful partnerships with academic or government bodies.
• Best Collaboration Award: This award could honour a particularly successful collaboration between different sectors (e.g., academia, industry, government) in the field of near surface geophysics.
• Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award (Organization): This award would recognize a group, or organization that has made substantial efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the field of near surface geophysics.
• Innovative Geophysical Technology or Method Award (Organization): This award honours ground-breaking advancements in the field of near surface geophysics. It recognizes organizations or teams who have developed novel technologies or methodologies with the potential to revolutionize data acquisition, processing, or interpretation, ultimately leading to improved understanding and applications in earth sciences.
• Best Geophysical Software or Application Award (Organization) celebrates exceptional software or applications that enhance data processing, visualization, or analysis in the geophysics domain, contributing to more efficient and accurate interpretations in near surface geophysics research and practice.
• Outstanding Research Group or Institute in Near Surface Geophysics Award recognizes exceptional teams or institutions that have made significant contributions to the field through innovative research, ground-breaking discoveries, or fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government organizations.
• Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Geophysics Award (Organization) celebrates groups/ organizations that have made significant advancements in the application of geophysical methods to address environmental and engineering challenges, leading to more sustainable solutions and improved understanding of the Earth's near-surface processes.
• Excellence in Geohazard Detection and Mitigation Award (Organization) honours organizations that have made significant contributions to the identification, monitoring, and management of geohazards, leveraging near surface geophysics to improve public safety, reduce risk, and build resilience in affected communities.
• The Best Application of Near Surface Geophysics for Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Award (Organization) celebrates ground-breaking work by organizations or teams using geophysical techniques to uncover, preserve, and study archaeological sites or cultural heritage, contributing to a deeper understanding of human history and fostering global appreciation for our shared past.
• Excellence in Groundwater Investigation and Management Award (Organization) honours organizations or groups that have made notable contributions to the understanding and management of groundwater resources through the application of near surface geophysics, fostering sustainable water management practices and improving access to clean water.

PROOJECT AWARD CATEGORIES

• Best Near Surface Geophysics Project by a Government Organization Award acknowledges government bodies or agencies that have executed exemplary geophysics projects, showcasing innovative applications, impactful results, and effective collaboration with other stakeholders to address pressing societal or environmental issues.
• Best Near Surface Geophysics Project by a Private Organization Award recognizes private-sector companies that have undertaken outstanding geophysics projects, demonstrating innovative solutions, tangible benefits, and a commitment to advancing the field of near surface geophysics through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Best Near Surface Geophysics Case Study in Resource Exploration Award recognizes outstanding case studies showcasing the successful application of geophysical methods to locate, map, and evaluate subsurface resources (including mineral resources/ deposits), highlighting innovative techniques and data integration that contribute to more efficient and sustainable exploration practices.
• Best Application of Near Surface Geophysics in Infrastructure and Urban Planning Award commends exemplary project utilizing geophysical techniques to inform infrastructure development and urban planning, leading to more sustainable, resilient, and well-designed built environments that consider subsurface conditions and resources.
• Excellence in Geophysical Data Acquisition, Processing, and Interpretation Award celebrates projects that have made significant advancements in the methods and techniques used to collect, process, and interpret near surface geophysical data, resulting in enhanced insights, improved accuracy, and more efficient workflows.

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