2017 ESIP Winter Meeting

ESIP Partner of the Year
This award is to honor an ESIP member organization that best exemplifies the spirit of ESIP in one or more areas, through the sharing of a success story. This award will be given annually at the Winter Meeting. The member organization will receive a plaque.

ESIP Catalyst Award
The ESIP Catalyst Award honors individuals who have catalyzed action and inspired others to take action. This award is given annually at the ESIP Winter Meeting.

ESIP President’s Award
This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to ESIP in the previous year. This award is given annually at the ESIP Winter Meeting. 

Martha Maiden Lifetime Achievement Award for Service to the Earth Science Information Community

This award is named for Martha E. Maiden, now retired NASA Program Executive for Earth Data Systems. Ms. Maiden is widely credited for nurturing ESIP in its infancy and has overseen its growth and maturity. In honor of Ms. Maiden’s leadership, dedication and tireless efforts to nurture ESIP into a vibrant and mature organization, this award was established in 2009 to recognize outstanding service to the Earth science information community. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and a collaborative spirit in advancing the field of Earth Science information.