2016 AIPG HONORS AND AWARDS
to the furthering of the profession and the Ohio Section of AIPG throughout his career.
Nominated by: Brent R. Smith CPG-11130
he has shown for the section behind the scenes in numerous ways.
Thomas V. Durkin, CPG-9138 South Dakota Section
Tom is a long-time member and leader of the South Dakota Section of AIPG, and he embodies the spirit, qualities and ideals that are recognized through this award. He has served in multiple officer positions in the South Dakota Section, and recently completed terms as President and Past President of the section. Perhaps even more significant are his many contributions to almost all section activities, and the support that
Tom is one of a small group of individu- als who have been critical in maintain- ing and sustaining the South Dakota Section, particularly through a number of lean years when the section was strug- gling with a lack of participation from geoscientists who live and work in South Dakota. Thanks to Tom and a handful of other dedicated individuals, the South Dakota Section weathered those tough years, and has now grown into a healthy, active section, particularly with respect to student participation and outstand- ing field trips. A specific example of his many contributions is the AIPG South Dakota Section web page, which Tom single-handedly created and has con- tinued to maintain for many years. Tom also routinely submits news items from the South Dakota Section for inclusion in The Professional Geologist, and he participates in almost every section field trip, meeting, or function of any kind, sometimes organizing them himself.
Another excellent example of Tom’s contributions was his significant effort
Presidential Certificate of Merit
Each year, the AIPG President may award one or more certificates of merit to individuals who, through dedicated and meritorious service, have made an outstanding contribution to the Institute.
Helen V. Hickman, 2016 National President. Recipients of the 2016 AIPG Presidential Certicate of Merit
to bring together seven state and federal organizations to cooperate on the design, construction, and installation of a geo- logic roadside display along the route to Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, providing geologic information to over two million potential viewers per year as they drive to the Shrine of Democracy. I also would like to mention that Tom is the Deputy Director of the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, and in that position he performs numerous outreach events at museums, schools, and other venues in South Dakota, bringing sci- ence to the general public with a positive, fascinating flair and with wonderful charm and charisma.
Overall, I can’t think of anyone who has done more for the AIPG South Dakota Section over many years and under many circumstances, or anyone who better exemplifies the high stan- dards represented by the AIPG Section Leadership Award than Mr. Thomas V. Durkin.
Nominated by: J. Foster Sawyer, CPG-10000
R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433
For supporting AIPG in a leadership role and with time and resources.
Wendy J. Davidson
For providing exemplary leadership and dedication to AIPG beyond that which is normally required of her position.
J. Foster Sawyer, CPG-10000
For demonstrating a superior level of ser- vice to AIPG under difficult and unusual circumstances.
William J. Siok CPG-04773
For always having the very best inter- ests of AIPG in every decision.
Daniel J. St. Germain, CPG-07858
For providing important insight to AIPG in the selection of a new Executive Director.
Lawrence C. Weber CPG-07120
For providing important insight to AIPG in the selection of a new Executive Director.
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