Geo Week 2022 taking place in Denver, CO the week of February 7 will include two awards competitions. The first is the Lidar Leader Awards and the second is the Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year Award. Over the years Lidar News has been a supporter of younger geospatial professionals (YGPs) as they hold the key to the future of our industry. Unfortunately the academic programs in geospatial are in decline across the U.S. as is the interest in science and math in the K-12 grades. This is a career building opportunity to make a statement about the importance of geospatial education and training.
To encourage YGPs to continue to develop and advance their careers Lidar News and Geo Week are sponsoring an award competition that will provide the winner with an opportunity to address the Geo Week audience with a short keynote address. In addition the speech, the outstanding YGP will receive a complimentary pass to Geo Week, air travel (round trip coach fair up to $500) and hotel accommodations for 3 nights.
How it Works
Geospatial professionals who are 35 years old and younger are encouraged to submit a 2.0 to 2.5-minute video explaining the following:
Give a brief overview of a 10-minute presentation that you would present at Geo Week 2022 if selected.
Explain how you will encourage others to pursue excellence and leadership in their geospatial careers.
Include a mention of your educational background, work history/positions held and your professional accomplishments to date.
Suggested Topics
1. The challenge of advancing your career during a pandemic
2. Innovative uses of drone lidar
3. What can one person do about sustainability?
4. What will be the next geo- technology game changer?
5. How 3D technology is going to be used in smart cities of the future
To learn more about the awards programs and submit your video CLICK HERE.
Employers are being asked to encourage their YGPs to apply for this honor. They need you support.
We look forward to your career building entry.
