UCGIS Awards
The UCGIS Awards Program identifies and honors members of our geospatial community who have extraordinary records of accomplishments, including service to the mission of UCGIS. Scholars worldwide can be nominated for any of these awards, but the nominations themselves can only come from individuals affiliated with current UCGIS member institutions.
2026 Awardees Announced
2026
Research Award
Dr. Wenwen Li Arizona State University
2026
Early/Mid-career Research Award
Dr. Zhenlong Li Penn State University
2026
Innovation in GIScience Education
Dr. Jeff Howarth & Middlebury GIS Faculty Middlebury College
2026
Carolyn Merry Mentoring Award
Dr. John Wilson University of Southern California
2026
Carolyn Merry Mentoring Award
Dr. Jean-Claude Thill UNC Charlotte