1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Elisabeth Widom <widome@xxxxxxxxxxx> *Colleagues: * *Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for EITHER of the GSA **Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology and Volcanology (MGPV) Division's Career Awards: * The MGPV *Early Geological Career Award* <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/awards/earlycareer__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fX8TrvkA5BkGsuNKpt7-FOxSkgfGzZHkLWXrfn9iJrrV1MdqV19b6W75xlvJUpKIA9LwZDPJbfVruKy_OUV6ZxpLPg$> will go to an individual near the beginning of his or her professional career who has made distinguished contributions in one or more of the following fields of research: mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, and/or volcanology, with emphasis on multidisciplinary, field-based contributions. Nominations are restricted to those who are within eight years of receiving their final degree. For example, awards decided before 31 Dec. 2023 will include all candidates whose final degree was awarded no earlier than 1 Jan. 2016. Extensions of up to two years will be made for nominees who have taken career breaks for family reasons or caused by serious illness. Nominees need not be citizens or residents of the United States, and membership in the Geological Society of America or the Division is not required. Awards are not given posthumously unless the decision to give the award is made before the death of the awardee. The MGPV *Distinguished Geological Career Award* <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/awards/dgca__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fX8TrvkA5BkGsuNKpt7-FOxSkgfGzZHkLWXrfn9iJrrV1MdqV19b6W75xlvJUpKIA9LwZDPJbfVruKy_OUXMuhOeVA$> will go to an individual who, throughout his/her career, has made distinguished contributions in one or more of the following fields of research: mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, volcanology, with emphasis on multidisciplinary, field-based contributions. This award emphasizes a geologic and multidisciplinary approach. Geological work is by nature generalistic and has an important field component, with Earth as the natural laboratory. Nominees need not be citizens or residents of the United States, and membership in the Geological Society of America or the Division is not required. Awards are not given posthumously unless the decision to give the award is made before the death of the awardee. *Nominations for BOTH awards are being accepted through March 31, 2024*. Lists of past awardees and links to nomination criteria and instructions can be found on the MGPV webpage: https://community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/home <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/home__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fX8TrvkA5BkGsuNKpt7-FOxSkgfGzZHkLWXrfn9iJrrV1MdqV19b6W75xlvJUpKIA9LwZDPJbfVruKy_OUVeVOxfOg$> . Nominations require *one nomination cover letter*, *three letters of support*, and the *nominee's CV*. *If you know a geoscientist who you believe deserves one of these honors, the MGPV Executive Board encourages you to submit a nomination!* On behalf of MGPV, -Liz Widom, Vice-Chair 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
