THE EDUARD DOLEZAL PRIZE

Preamble

Prof. Dr. Eduard Dolezal was born the son of a weaver on 2 March 1862 in Budwitz, Moravia, studied mathematics and physics in Vienna and in 1889 became a teacher of mathematics at the Technical Secondary School in Sarajevo, Bosnia. In 1905 he was offered a chair in practical geometry at the Technical University in Vienna. Three years later, in 1908, he was elected president of the University.

As early as 1896 he wrote a paper about "The Application of Photography to Practical Measuring Tasks". On 5 May 1907 he founded the Austrian and on 4 July 1910 the International Society for Photogrammetry. He served as first president of ISP until 1926. Dolezal founded the International Archives for Photogrammetry and edited the first six volumes (1908 - 1923). He also organized the first International Congress for Photogrammetry (24 to 26 September 1913) in Vienna. He died, showered with honours, on 7 July 1955 in Baden near Vienna. Those who knew Dolezal also spoke highly of his social awareness, his visions, his methodical work, all of which aimed at international cooperation. Thus it is fitting that this award, named after the founding father of ISP(RS), should acknowledge these qualities. The Eduard Dolezal Award specifically encourages activities which in a well organized way, permanently and effectively promote photogrammetry, remote sensing or GIS. His social awareness will be emphasized by considering only candidates from developing and reform countries.

The winners of the award

Regulations

Article 2
The Eduard Dolezal Award consists of a certificate provided to ISPRS by the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation, complimentary registration provided by the respective Congress organizer, and a limited travel and expense grant from the Eduard Dolezal Fund. The grant is to cover travel and residence expenses for at least one participant to attend the Congress. In the case of short distance journeys, two grants may be awarded.

Article 3
The Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation shall serve as trustee to the Eduard Dolezal Fund. The amount of grant funds available for distribution will be communicated to ISPRS Secretary General nine months before each ISPRS Congress.

Article 4
Applications or nominations must include all the particulars noted in Article 5 and must be filed with ISPRS Secretary General no later than seven months before the beginning of an ISPRS Congress.

Article 5
Candidates for the Eduard Dolezal Award must meet the following requirements:

1. They shall have completed their studies in one of the branches represented by the ISPRS Commissions, with the foundation of their education in the subjects covered by photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS.
2. They must present documentary evidence which demonstrates that they have permanently implemented a practical application of photogrammetry, remote sensing or GIS in an efficient manner; or which documents their outstanding success in a field that supports photogrammetry, remote sensing or GIS.
3. They must be citizens of a developing or reform country.

Article 6
If two Eduard Dolezal Awards are granted, the winners must be of different citizenships.

Article 7
The jury for the Eduard Dolezal Award shall consist of:

1. The President of ISPRS (head of jury).
2. The Secretary General of ISPRS.
3. The President of the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation or its delegate to the ISPRS General Assembly.
4. A representative of the United Nations.

Article 8
The Eduard Dolezal Award will be granted on the occasion of the ISPRS Congress by the President of ISPRS jointly with the delegate of the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation. The founding of ISPRS by Prof.Dr.mult. Eduard Dolezal shall be called to mind during presentation of the Award.