AWARDS POLICY

In recognition of the value and prestige associated with ISPRS Awards, in 1998 the Council developed the following ISPRS Awards Policy, which was ratified by the ISPRS General Assembly in Amsterdam.

1. ISPRS Awards shall recognize out standing contributions and achievements by an individual or individuals in the pursuit of, or for a major realization of, the objectives of ISPRS.

2. The Terms of Reference of ISPRS Awards shall be in accordance with the Statutes and Bylaws of the Society.

3. The Terms of Reference of ISPRS Awards shall be specified in written form in the official languages of ISPRS. They are subject to approval by the Council.

4. The Terms of Reference and background shall be communicated to ISPRS members through official documents of the Society (Silver Book, WWW Page, and ISPRS Highlights).

5. All new ISPRS Awards shall consist of a reward of substantial monetary value, or an item of high intrinsic value (a minimum of Swiss francs 2,500 or equivalent), together with a certificate or plaque of recognition.

6. In order to establish a new long-term award (for a minimum of 12 years), the sponsoring organization shall make a commitment for a minimum period of support of 12 years in the formal proposal for the award to the President of ISPRS, for approval by Council.

7. The funding and preparation of ISPRS Awards shall be provided by the sponsoring organization and delivered to the Congress Director after the Awardee(s) have been identified.

8. Each new ISPRS Award shall be granted for a specific purpose, which shall not overlap the purpose of another ISPRS Award.

9. Presentations of ISPRS Awards shall be made at an appropriate event, preferably a plenary session or General Assembly of the Congress.

10. The recipient of an ISPRS quadrennial Award shall receive that award only once.

11. Amendment to the Terms of Reference of an ISPRS Award shall require agreement of Council with the Award sponsor. The sponsor shall then prepare the amended Terms of Reference in final form as specified in paragraph 2, for Council approval.

12. It is expected that the recipient will attend the Congress to receive the award.