The May 2010 URISA Calendar is full of deadlines for URISA programs.

GIS Hall of Fame – Nominations Due May 1

(http://www.urisa.org/hall_of_fame)

URISA is seeking nominations for it’s GIS Hall of Fame which recognizes and honors the best in GIS. The selection criteria for this honor are:

• At least 25 years of sustained professional involvement in the GIS field.
• Original and creative contributions to the field.
• Well known and respected by a wide range of peers.
• Consistent demonstration of sound professional and personal ethics.

2010 Student Competition – Submissions Due May 1

(http://www.urisa.org/2010students)

This year’s Student Competition consists of a three-tiered approach:

• Papers (graduate students)
• Presentations (undergraduate students)
• Posters (community college and GIS certificate students)

Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards – Submissions Due May 3

(http://www.urisa.org/2010esigapplication)

URISA’s ESIG Awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the delivery and quality of government services through the application of geospatial information technology.

Information about all URISA Awards is detailed online: www.urisa.org

[Source: URISA press release]