Examples of Past Awards
Examples of such awards are those given to Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger (posthumously) for their development of the electrical log, to Harrison Schmitt for his contribution as the first geologist to land on the moon and study its geology, to John Bookout for “excellence in exploration leadership;” and to Norman Foster and Ted Beaumont for the “Treatise of Petroleum Geology.”
Procedure for Recommendation
Nominations for this award should be submitted, along with documentation, to the Chairman of the Honors and Awards Committee at Association Headquarters. In the event that the Honors and Awards Committee and Advisory Council are not able to take action on the recommendation in a timely fashion, it will be referred directly to the Executive Committee of the Association for action.
Description of Award
This award is a plaque with the AAPG medallion and a plate bearing the name of the award, recipient’s name, the date and citation.
History
In 2011 the name of the award was changed from the Special Award to the Harrison Schmitt Award.
Funding
The AAPG provides funding for the Harrison Schmitt Award.