Wednesday, September 17, 2014

GRC Annual Meeting:

Geothermal Awards To Be Presented at GRC Annual Meeting

Best and brightest of the global geothermal community will be honored at the 38th GRC Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon


The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced that the GRC Awards, honoring the best and brightest of the global geothermal energy community, will be presented at the GRC Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon in two weeks time.

The GRC will present its prestigious Aidlin, Pioneer, Henry J Ramey Jr., Ben Holt, and Special Achievement awards at its Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon, the climax to the GRC Annual Meeting, at the Oregon Convention Center on Wednesday, October 1.

"The recipients of these awards have a lifetime of achievement in the geothermal academic, scientific and commercial communities", said GRC Executive Director Steve Ponder. "The GRC Awards recognizes the contributions of these individuals to educational institutions and geothermal developments around the world".

The award winners are:
  • Joseph W. Aidlin Award - Marilyn Nemzer
For her long-term commitment to the Geothermal Resources Council and extraordinary devotion to the promotion of geothermal energy through education.
  • Geothermal Pioneer Award - Joseph LaFleur
For lifetime achievement in the exploration and development of geothermal resources worldwide.
  • Henry J. Ramey Jr. Award - Anthony (Tony) J. Menzies
For innovation in geothermal reservoir engineering and leadership and dedication in supporting the geothermal industry worldwide.
  • Ben Holt Award - John R. Brugman
For lifetime achievement and innovation in geothermal power plant and process design.
  • Geothermal Special Achievement Award - Colin Goranson
For outstanding geological interpretation, well testing, and reservoir and drilling engineering contributions to the characterization and development of geothermal prospects.
  • Geothermal Special Achievement Award - Jill Robinson Haizlip
For her contribution to geochemistry, her efforts to expand the use of geothermal worldwide, and for mentoring young geoscientists.
  • Geothermal Special Achievement Award - Ann Robertson-Tait
For her great contribution to the study of geothermal systems around the world and for her leadership in the geothermal community.
Sign up for the GRC Awards Luncheon and cheer on your colleague and friends by choosing the option when you register for the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo.