The Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Excellence Award recognizes user organizations for their outstanding application of geospatial technology. Candidates for the Excellence Award demonstrate dedication, insight and a high degree of initiative in implementing successful geospatial systems. The award recognizes the accomplishments of organizations whose success and attention to quality leads others by example.

The Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Innovator Award
The Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Innovator Award recognizes the unique and significant contributions of pioneering organizations that have pushed the envelope of geospatial technology through innovative development of a technology, service or application applied within the state of Arkansas. Candidates for this award include organizations whose vision and forward thinking have successfully implemented cutting-edge advances and innovative solutions that benefit geospatial users. Nominees for this award may include any user organization, including government agencies and nonprofits.

The Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Distinguished Service Award
This award is bestowed on an individual for extraordinary personal contribution to the mission and success of the Arkansas GIS Users Forum. Candidates for this esteemed award have demonstrated many years of dedicated service to the Arkansas GIS User’s Forum, giving unselfishly of their time and energy. Their purposeful commitment has made a definitive and positive impact on the state. Winners of the Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Distinguished Service Award will be inducted into the Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Hall of Fame at the biannual Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Conference. Nominees may be any current or former member of the Arkansas GIS User’s Forum.

The Arkansas GIS User’s Forum Lifetime Achievement Award
This distinguished award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution and long standing commitment to the Arkansas geospatial community. Candidates for this award include those whose pioneering spirit and demonstrated dedication have contributed greatly to GIS in Arkansas and whose example serves as an inspiration to others. Nominees may be any current or former member of the Arkansas GIS User’s Forum.