Presented to individuals for their exemplary contributions to the groundwater industry, contributions that have been in the spirit of GRA's mission and organization objectives. Individuals that receive the Lifetime Achievement Award have dedicated their careers to the groundwater industry and have been pioneers in their field of expertise. If you would like to suggest a recipient for this award, click here to fill out our form.

 

Congratulations to 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient,

Jean Moran, PhD

 In recognition of exemplary contributions to the California Groundwater Industry through a career-long committment to education, mentoring, and cutting-edge academic research that has lead to the publication of more then 48 peer-reviewed scientific papers and the development of influential leaders in the groundwater industry.

Previous Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

  • 2023 - Jean Moran, PhD
  • 2022 - Sorab Panday, PhD
  • 2021 - Mark Wildermuth, PE
  • 2020 - Graham Fogg, PhD
  • 2019 - Dennis E. Williams, PhD, PG, CHG
  • 2018 - Dr. Dennis Helsel
  • 2017 - Daniel B. Stephens, Ph.D
  • 2016 - Dr. Miguel Mariño
  • 2015 - Dr. John A. Izbicki
  • 2014 - Dr. David Huntley (1950 - 2015)
  • 2013 - Dr. Shlomo P. Neuman
  • 2012 - Anne J. Schneider, Esq. (1947 - 2010)
  • 2011 - Joseph C. Scalmanini, CE (1945 - 2014)
  • 2010 - Dr. John A. Cherry
  • 2009 - Dr. T.N. Narasimhan, PG (1935 - 2011)
  • 2008 - Dr. Perry L. McCarty
  • 2007 - Dr. Herman Bouwer (1927 - 2013)
  • 2006 - Glenn A. Brown, PG, CEG (1924 - 2015)
  • 2005 - Dr. Luna B. Leopold, PG (1915 - 2006)
  • 2004 - Dr. John D. Bredehoeft
  • 2003 - Rita Schmidt Sudman
  • 2002 - Thomas W. Dibblee, Jr., PG (1911 -2004)
  • 2001 - Carl J. Hauge, PG, CEG
  • 2000 - Dr. Joseph H. Birman, PG, Gp, CEG, CHg
  • 1999 - Dr. David Keith Todd, CE (1923 - 2006)
  • 1998 - Eugene E. Luhdorff, Jr., PE (1930 - 2010)