Each year, the Delaware Geographic Data Committee (DGDC) honors an educator who has been instrumental in furthering the use of digital spatial data, internet mapping services, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Delaware. This is a great way for Delaware K-12 teachers and students, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, 4-H Clubs and other community organizations to honor their GIS leaders. The GeoEducation Subcommittee makes the final selection and the award is presented to the recipient at the annual Delaware GIS Conference.

All K-12 teachers and administrators in Delaware schools are eligible. Also eligible are student group advisors and leaders of community groups for children. Anyone may submit a nomination, including supervisors, colleagues, students and students' families.

Download the 2012 Nomination Instructions and form here.
Deadline for submission is Friday, March 16, 2012.

We are proud to honor our past recipients and they are;

2010
Jenna Oliva, 7th Grade Science Teacher, Millsboro Middle School, Millsboro, DE

2008
Chris Lenhart, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Beacon Middle School, Lewes, DE

2007
Ryan Revel, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Sussex Central Middle School, Georgetown, DE

2006
Steve Cardano, Science Coalition Specialist for the Indian River School District

2005
Doug Crouse, Kent County 4-H

2004
Vicki Friend, 4th Grade, Richards A. Shields Elementary, Lewes, DE
Cindy Cunningham, 4th Grade, Richards A. Shields Elementary, Lewes, DE
Lori Roe, Instructional Technology Specialist, Cape Henlopen School District

2003
Judith Purcell, Benjamin Banneker Elementary School, Milford, DE

2002
Jacqueline Wilson, 8th Grade, John Basset Moore Middle School, Smyrna, DE
Dawn L. Willis, 5th & 6th Grade, Milford Middle School, Milford, DE
Rebecca N. Reed, 7th Grade, Gunning Bedford Middle School, Delaware City, DE