Dear REGSC list: I apologize for any cross-listings, but wanted to make sure you had seen this.
Best- Heather Heather Stephens, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) Director, Regional Research Institute (RRI) Associate Professor, Resource Economics and Management West Virginia University [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ From: Steven Deller via CRENET <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:19 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Bruce Newbold <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: [AAEA CRENET] Call for Nominations North American Regional Science Council The Honors Committee of the North American Regional Science Council is soliciting nominations for the following awards to be given at this year's annual meeting: 1. Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement in Regional Science The Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement is named in honor of Professor Walter Isard, father of Regional Science, founder of the Regional Science Association, and a leading scholar in the worldwide Regional Science community. Established in 1994, the award pays tribute to North American regional scientists who have made significant theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of Regional Science throughout their careers. The list of past winners of the Isard Award can be found here<http://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=30>. 2. Boyce Award for Distinguished Service to Regional Science This award honors Professor David Boyce, a prominent figure in Regional Science who promoted the Regional Science Association for a number of years and was instrumental in its long-term success. The award acknowledges the service contributions that North American members have made to Regional Science organizations. The list of past winners of the Boyce Award can be found here<http://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=30>. 3. Hewings Award for Outstanding Achievement by a "Junior" Faculty This award is named in honor of Professor Geoffrey J.D. Hewings who over the years introduced numerous graduate students to Regional Science and mentored them as young scholars. The award recognizes distinguished contributions to Regional Science research by North American scholars who have recently completed doctoral studies (within ten years of receiving a Ph.D.). The list of past winners of the Hewings Award can be found here<http://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=30>. 4. Roger R. Stough Outstanding Mentor Award This award is named in honor of Professor Roger R. Stough. In addition to being a renowned scholar and contributor to the development of Regional Science, Roger was an outstanding mentor to dozens of graduate students and junior faculty members. This award recognizes regional scientists who have been exceptional mentors to students, junior faculty members and underrepresented populations and communities over a lifelong career. The list of past winners of the Stough Award can be found here<http://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=30>. Please send your nomination(s) by October 6 to Bruce Newbold ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Steven C. Deller Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor Community Development Extension Specialist Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Community Development Institute 515 Taylor Hall -- 427 Lorch St Division of Extension University of Wisconsin--Madison Madison, WI 53706 608-263-6251 http://www.aae.wisc.edu/faculty/scdeller/ https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/ https://www.facebook.com/cceduwex/ "I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left." Seasick Steve
