Awards
The following are yearly awards presented by CGS.
2007 Awards
Geoscience Teacher
K-12 Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award
CGS is a chapter of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG),
the world's largest Geological Association. CGS has about 300
professional geologist members within the greater Ventura/Santa Barbara
area representing the Pacific Section AAPG.
The members of the CGS believe in the importance of a good earth science
education. In order to meet the needs of our society and the demands of
our environment, we think everyone should have an understanding of how
earth systems interact.
To encourage earth science education, CGS established its first annual
K-12 Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award in 1999.
This award is intended to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching
earth science at the K-12 level. It consists of a $500 cash gift (for
the teacher's discretionary use), and is given to the outstanding K-12
earth science teacher in the Santa Barbara-Ventura County areas.
An annual monetary award is presented to the Kindergarten through 12th
Grade Teacher who best employs and furthers the knowledge of the earth
sciences to students, or who has designed a curriculum that emphasizes
the teaching of geology or related natural science subjects.
Teachers in the Elementary, Middle School (Junior High), or High School
level may nominate themselves or be recommended by a colleague.
John J. Woolley Teacher Award
This award was established to recognize educators and to support
their geology programs at the undergraduate level. Inspired by
John’s contributions as a geology instructor at Oxnard Community
College and Field Trip Leader to his family’s beloved Santa Rosa
Island, this award is given to assist teachers in bringing
geology and earth science to another generation of students.
A monetary award will
periodically be granted to geology instructors in support of
their teaching efforts. This award can be applied to school
field trips, education materials, and other resources. The
spirit of this award is to further an interest in geology
through an inspired and enthusiastic teacher.
Student Scholarships
Given annually by the
Coast Geological Society
Monetary awards or scholarships are given to qualified students
in a 4-year and 2-year college geology curriculum who have shown
a dedication to geology, who maintain high grade-point averages
in their general and geology-related major studies, and who
demonstrate a commitment to lifelong interest in the earth
sciences. To qualify for a CGS
scholarship or award, the student must meet the following
criteria:
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Obtain a written recommendation from the college advisor or
instructor of their choice (must be written on college
stationary and submitted along with the CGS questionnaire
form);
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Completely fill out the CGS scholarship application
questionnaire form; and
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Submit the required documentation by the annual due date of
April 15th.
The elected officers of the
CGS will select the most qualified candidates, and hope to see
the following:
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An overall grade-point average of at least 3.00 for all
college level classes taken;
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A grade-point average in an earth science major of at least
3.50;
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An enthusiastic or special recommendation from the college
advisor, department chair, or mentor professor; and
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A background summary of the students interests, experience,
educational accomplishments, and goals.
John J. Woolley Student Scholarship Fund
This fund supports geology and earth science students in the
Santa Barbara, Ventura, and western Los Angeles County areas,
and is the only fund sponsored entirely by the Coast Geological
Society. Scholarships, awards, and educational materials are
given to Junior High School through college graduate level
students annually to further their education and interest in the
earth sciences.
Donations
Donations to the John J. Woolley Funds may be sent to the CGS at
the address above. Contact the
CGS
Treasurer for more information.
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