Deadline Nears for Global Geothermal Awards

Nominations for the annual GRC Awards to be submitted by June 24.

(Davis, California, USA) The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) would like to remind the global geothermal community to make their nominations for this years GRC Awards. The awards recognize distinguished colleagues in the geothermal community from around the world and have been a highlight of the geothermal calendar since the late 1970s. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 24.


The winners will be honored at the GRC Awards Luncheon, the climax to the GRC Annual Meeting being held in Sacramento, California, USA from October 23 -26. The theme for this years meeting is Geothermal Energy, Here and Now: Sustainable, Clean, Flexible.

The Joseph W. Aidlin Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Geothermal Resources Council and to the development of geothermal resources.

The Geothermal Pioneer Award is given for outstanding achievements in the development of geothermal resources. It recognizes the pioneering efforts of members of the geothermal community who have made lasting contributions to the industry, worldwide.

The Henry J. Ramey, Jr. Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of geothermal reservoir engineering.

The Ben Holt Geothermal Power Plant Award honors outstanding achievement in the field of geothermal power plant design and construction.

The Special Achievement Award recognizes special or outstanding achievements in any aspect of geothermal energy development and related areas.

"The recipients of these awards often have a lifetime of achievement in the academic, scientific and commercial geothermal communities", said GRC Executive Director Steve Ponder. "These awards are considered among the most prestigious in the geothermal community."

More information on the GRC Awards, including a nomination form, can be found on the GRC website [www.geothermal.org]. The deadline for nominations is June 24, 2016.

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About the Geothermal Resources Council:

With the experience and dedication of its diverse, international membership bolstering a more than 45-year track record, the Geothermal Resources Council has built a solid reputation as the one of the worlds preeminent geothermal associations advancing geothermal development through education, research, and outreach.

For more information, please visit www.geothermal.org.

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