GRA Requests Nominations for the 2008 Lifetime Achievement and Kevin Neese Awards

The purpose of the GRA Awards Program is to recognize noteworthy projects and unique individual contributions related to the understanding, protection and management of groundwater. The objectives of the annual Awards Program are:

1. To provide recognition to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and continuous dedication in the field of groundwater;

2. To provide recognition for unique contributions to the field of groundwater in 2007-2008.

All nominations for the Lifetime Achievement and Kevin Neese Awards must be received by Stephanie Hastings at shastings@bhfs.com no later than June 13, 2008.

Please complete and submit the nomination form (link to form is provided above) or submit a nomination via one page, identifying the award for which the nomination is made, and include justification for the award based on the criteria listed below.

The GRA Awards will be presented to the recipients selected by the GRA’s Board of Directors at GRA’s Annual Meeting in Costa Mesa, September 25-26, 2008.

AWARDS

Lifetime Achievement: presented to individuals for their exemplary contributions to the groundwater industry, and contributions that have been in the spirit of GRA's mission and organization objectives. Individuals that receive the Lifetime Achievement Award have dedicated their lives to the groundwater industry and have been pioneers in their field of expertise.

Kevin J. Neese: recognizes significant accomplishment by a person or entity within the most recent 12-month period that fosters the understanding, development, protection or management of groundwater.