It is with great pleasure that the ICEG sponsors (UAE University and Al Ain City Municipality in collaboration with the SEG) announce an open invitation to all delegates of the 2023 ICEG Conference to participate in a peer-judged completion in search of significant contribution to applied near-surface geophysics. This award focuses on innovative contributions that substantially advance the application of geophysics to near-surface problems.

THE TOP THREE WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION

WILL RECEIVE CASH PRICES OF US$10,000, US$7,000 AND US$5,000 RESPECTIVELY.

This competition is designed to both attract and recognize internationally renowned and respected researchers in near-surface geophysics and provide a unique opportunity for all in the near-surface geophysical community to judge for themselves some of the most monumental contributions of our time to our science and society. This is the first competition of its kind, and award winners will no doubt establish and solidify themselves as recognized leaders at the forefront of their field. Meeting attendees wishing to join a distinguished pool of candidates being considered for one of five finalist positions in the

Innovation Award oral session should submit a paper and accompanying application, as described on the conference web page. The submission, review, and winner selection process will generally be as follows:

1. Submit abstract via standard submission by deadline for conference abstracts

2. Author sends separate email indicating desire to be considered for awards

3. Technical committee reviews candidate abstracts for award and creates finalist list

4. Selected authors will be requested to submit a white paper and reference letters

5. Documents reviewed, five finalists selected to present at pre-conference session

6. During pre-conference session, invited judges/reviewers evaluate presentations and materials and make

7. recommendations

8. Technical committee reviews recommendations and selects winner

9. Awards will be presented during the opening ceremony

 

For more information, please contact Ms. Adrienne Maxine Lara