So what is the Richard Wolters Prize all about… I thought I would do a little research… for those of you that are interested here are some links to read up a little more.

http://www.iaeg.info/AboutIAEG/Awardsandprizes/RichardWoltersprize/tabid/74/Default.aspx

http://www.springerlink.com/content/au86740989559682/ Article on Richard Wolters in IAEG Bulletin Volume 23 Number 1/ June 1981

The Richard Wolters’ Prize was formally established at the 1986 IAEG Council Meeting in Buenos Aires to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Richard Wolters.

The Prize specifically recognises meritorious scientific achievement by a younger member of the engineering geology profession and is awarded to honour Dr. Wolters’ many contributions to international understanding and co-operation.This year the Richard Wolters Prize is a highlight of the Young Professionals day at the congress and it would be great to have a whole bunch of young professionals there on Sunday 5 Sept for the presentations.

Up to 16 young (under the age of 40!) representatives from countries around the world will be presenting at the Richard Wolters Prize Finalist Presentations.

Has your country nominated their representative yet? Nominations have to be in to the IAEG Secretary General by 5 March 2010.