The J.P. Gries Geologist of the Year award is named in honor of Dr. John Paul Gries for his exceptional work in the field of geology and is provided each year by the South Dakota Section of AIPG in memory of Dr. Gries, a longtime geology professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
The South Dakota Section AIPG promotes student participation in AIPG and provides a $1,000 competitive biannual scholarship to an eligible undergraduate student attending an accredited four-year university in South Dakota. The recipient must have declared a major in earth sciences, physical science, or the geosciences.
The AIPG “Section Leadership”, “Lifetime Achievement”, and other Awards from the South Dakota Section of AIPG for outstanding service to the organization.
South Dakota Section AIPG