For an outstanding contribution associated with the application of geosynthetics in civil, geotechnical or geoenvironmental engineering. The contribution can be theoretical, practical or a case study, and can be in the form of:
i) a publication in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal, official journal of the International Geosynthetics Society; or another peer-reviewed technical journal,
ii) a book or chapter of a book, or
iii) a keynote or invited lecture published in the proceedings of a learned society conference.
Awarded biannually, typically even-numbered years. Please send your nominations directly to the Division Chair.
Most Recent Awardees:
2020: Colin Alston
2018: (not awarded)
2016: MH El Naggar
2014: (not awarded)
2012: J Fannin