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John D. Haun Landmark Publication Award

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION AMERICAN ASSOC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

John D. Haun Landmark Publication Award

Overview: Recognizes the authors or editors of a book, guidebook or other publication that over the past decade has had exceptional influence on developing new hydrocarbon plays or deeper understanding of fundamental geology within the Rocky Mountain region.

Award Type: Publication recognition award

First Awarded: 2013

Geographic Scope: Rocky Mountain region

Eligibility: Authors or editors of publications (books, guidebooks, or other publications) published within the past decade

Focus Areas:

  • Hydrocarbon play development

  • Fundamental geology understanding

  • Publications of exceptional influence in the Rocky Mountains

  • Technical references for geoscientists
  • What They Consider:

  • Impact on the geological and petroleum industry

  • Influence on exploration and development

  • Contribution to geological knowledge

  • Influence on research and education
  • Selection: Members can nominate publications; awards committee evaluates impact

    Contact: Rocky Mountain Section of AAPG, aapgrms.org

    How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    1. RMS members can nominate publications
    2. Submit nomination form: RMS_Awards_Nomination_Form-2024 (available on website)
    3. Nominations evaluated by awards committee based on impact over past decade
    4. Winners announced at annual Section Meeting

    Required Materials: Nomination form with publication information and justification of influence and impact

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