Recognition Awards

  • James B. Thompson, Jr., Award

    The James B. Thompson, Jr., Fund was established through a generous bequest from the estate of Dr. James B. Thompson, Jr. Income from the fund provides for a range of research grants, specialty meeting start-up funds, distinguished international lecture tours, and support of the MGPV Division. 2021 Recipients Haley Olson, Harvard University; Project title: “Using…

  • Gilbert H. Cady Award

    The Gilbert H. Cady Award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of coal geology. Coal geology refers to the field of knowledge concerning the origin, occurrence, relationships and geologic characteristics of the many varieties of coal and associate rocks, including economic implications. 2022 Recipient Susan M. Rimmer, Southern Illinois…