Nominate your candidates for the GEA Honors until July 7, 2014
Group of the GEA Honors Awards winners of 2012 (source: GEA)
Francisco Rojas
20 Jun 2014
The purpose of GEA Honors is to recognize individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the development of the geothermal industry.
As stated in the press release, GEA Honors awards will be given to GEA Member Companies in the following categories:
Technological Advancement – Awarded to an individual or company that has developed a new, innovative, or pioneering technology to further geothermal development.
Economic Development- Awarded to an individual or company that has made a substantial contribution to the development of local, regional, or national markets through the development of geothermal systems.
Other nominations will be accepted for special recognition of individuals and companies for outstanding achievement in the geothermal industry. These awards are open to both GEA Members, and non-member companies and individuals. New this year, Environmental Stewardship will be open to both GEA Members, and non-members.
Environmental Stewardship- Awarded to individual or company that has fostered outstanding environmental stewardship through the use of geothermal systems. This award will be presented in conjunction with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI).
Nomination Process:
Candidates for GEA Honors Awards may be nominated by anyone including the nominee themselves. To nominate an individual or company for outstanding achievement in 2013 and 2014 and consideration for the 2014 Honors, please fill out application. You may print out attached pdf and email to kathy@geo-energy.org or fax to 202.454.5265 OR you may fill out electronic application below and press submit.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 7, 2014.
Selection Process:
Nominations will be evaluated and voted on by a committee of the GEA Board members. Nominations for the Environmental Stewardship award will also be evaluated in conjunction with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI).
Upon selection, an Honoree will be presented with an Award at an Awards Ceremony as part of the National Geothermal Summit 2014, Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, in Reno, NV.
Criteria for Award Selection:
Involvement in the industry
Contributions to the development and promotion of the industry
Leadership and success
Innovative use or furthering of industry resources
Positive overall environmental footprint: air/water/land protection
Community engagement and education
Creation of jobs
Source: GEA Website
