Professional Achievement-Outstanding Technical Achievement Award Grant

Professional Achievement-Outstanding Technical Achievement Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Professional Achievement-Outstanding Technical Achievement Award recognizes individuals or teams who have made significant advancements in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and related geospatial sciences through breakthrough technologies or innovative techniques. This prestigious award, presented by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) at their annual conference during Geo Week, includes a cash prize of $5000 and a silver plaque. Nominations are accepted from organizations or individuals, excluding self-nominations.

Overview

The selected individual or team of individuals will be recognized and rewarded for developing a specific breakthrough technology or implementing a unique technique, which significantly advances the practice of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems, or related geospatial sciences in the United States. The achievement, or the recognition of its potential to tackle current challenges, is expected to be within the past decade, though earlier contributions may be considered since maturing time may be required to demonstrate significance. A lifetime of notable achievement is not the intended recognition. (It is understood that the nominee may have excellent career credentials, but that is not the focus of the award.) “Breakthrough” or “turning point” or “disruptive change” are all terms that should be considered in the description of the achievement. The Award is made to the individual or team responsible for the innovation and not to the companies, agencies, bureaus, or associations for whom they work. The selection committee consists of active senior members of ASPRS. This year’s award will be presented during Geo Week in February at the ASPRS annual conference. The Award includes a silver presentation plaque and a cash award of $5000. Nominations may come from an organization or an individual but not from the nominee. All materials relevant to the nomination must be in one package.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Nominations must be made by ASPRS Members.

Ineligibility

The Award is not made to organizations such as companies, agencies, bureaus or associations.