AIPG 2016 Honors and Awards Program
The American Institute of Profess- ional Geologists (AIPG) has a history of effective and outstanding service to the profession of geology. From its beginning in 1963, the Institute has emphasized the role that professional geologists play in this fascinating, changing, and highly complex world in which we live.
In an Institute such as this, there are so many highly motivated geologists con- tributing to the profession, the Institute, the public, and the nations in which we live and work that the identification of a select few for particular awards is a monumental task. The continued suc- cess of the Honors and Awards Program is dependent on an accessible nominat- ing process and a diligent screening of those nominated. This is done by the Honors and Awards Committee.
Currently, there are six honors bestowed by the Institute: Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal, Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award, John T. Galey, Sr. Memorial Public Service Award, Award of Honorary Membership, Outstanding Achievement Award, and Presidential Certificate of Merit.
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selection, design, testing and litigation support. I participated in G&M projects for the US EPA’s underground injec- tion well program, involving technical support, and I am an author of an EPA guidance document on evaluating the mechanical integrity of injection wells.
Vincent P. Amy, CPG-2035 2016 Recipient of the AIPG Ben H. Parker Memorial Award
The foundation for my future career in geology was set firmly in place while at Hofstra University. Drs. Durham and Andrews encouraged me to apply to the Graduate Geology program at Columbia University, where I was readily accepted in the fall of 1960. I was granted an assistantship and worked for Dr. Fred Donath, Professor of Structural Geology, assisting in setting up a high pressure rock-deformation lab.
The Mission of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is to be an effective advocate for the profes- sion of geology and to serve its members through activities and programs that support continuing professional devel- opment and promote high standard of ethical conduct.
In the spring of ‘61, I sought a summer job in the New York area. The Yellow Pages contained three possible employ- ers. I wrote to all three; two replied, but one didn’t have any openings. The remaining one, Geraghty & Miller, Consulting Ground Water Geologists (G&M), offered me a position as a field geologist. I started work in May 1961 as the firm’s first full-time employee. I con- tinued my course work for the Masters and received my degree in February 1963.
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J. Todd McFarland, Chairman Brent E. Huntsman John L. Bognar Richard M. Powers Daniel J. St. Germain
Ten years later, the firm promoted me to Executive Vice President. In 1974, I opened G&M’s Palm Beach, Florida office and became involved in the design, permitting, construction, and testing of deep injection wells for the disposal of treated sewage effluent. Successful programs included those for the Cities of West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, where systems capable of handling in excess of 30 million gallons per day were completed. I was involved in other injection well projects in California, Tennessee and Louisiana, including site
In 1978 I was elected to the firm’s Board of Directors, on which I served until I retired. I continued to manage the firm’s Palm Beach office until 1984, when I was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. In 1988 I was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board and served in this capacity until 1993 when I retired.
My professional work spans the gamut of applications of hydrogeology. I’ve con- ducted regional studies and ground water exploration and development programs, involving drilling and testing, seismic refraction, aquifer analysis, well and well-field design, and impact analysis. These projects were conducted in a vari- ety of geologic settings throughout the New England states, the mid Atlantic, the Midwest, the South, the Caribbean, Colombia, and Spain. Work was done for municipalities, industrial clients, developers, and government agencies.
I’ve been an expert witness in geology and hydrogeology in trials and hearings dealing with ground water diversions, contamination, landfills, limestone mines, injection wells, real estate devel- opments, class actions, and property condemnation. These activities included appearances in administrative hearings, circuit court, federal court, and the U.S. Court of Claims.
I’ve participated in landfill and solid waste programs for new and existing facilities, including site selection, test programs, permit applications, ground- water monitor system design, and sam- pling programs. I’ve been an expert witness in court and administrative hearings related to landfills and resource recovery facilities.
At one time I was registered, or licensed, as a professional geologist in seven states. Currently, I maintain my license in Florida. I am a Senior Fellow of the Geological Society of America,
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