We're pleased to announce the Legacy Award and Prize sponsors and Virtual Award sponsors for El Día 2021! Winners will be notified by email on Monday, April 5, 2021. We will celebrate this year's awardees with a virtual reception on Monday, April 5, at 4:00 pm on Zoom: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81844699606. See also El Día Historical Awards and Prizes Thanks to all our wonderful 2021 sponsors: El Día wouldn't happen without you!
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Legacy Awards
Name | Criteria | Amount |
Montgomery Prize
Most outstanding oral presentation in specified area
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1) Important research, impact on field and profession
2) Excellence in writing, visual presentation, oral communication
3) Specific area: Hydrology
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$2,500
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Hargis Awards
Most outstanding poster presentations
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1) Excellence in technical communication
2) Excellence in writing, visual presentation, oral communication
3) First place and Second place awards
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$1,000
$600
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Ben Herman Award
Outstanding oral presentation in specified area
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1) Excellence in technical communication
2) Specific area: Atmospheric Sciences
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$1,000
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HAS Awards of Excellence
Outstanding oral presentation
Outstanding poster presentation
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1) Excellence in technical communication in oral format
2) Excellence in writing and visual presentation in poster format
3) One award each for oral presenter and poster presenter
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$400
$400
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Donald R. Davis Undergraduate Distinction Award
Outstanding undergraduate award
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1) Undergraduate distinction award
2) Excellence in technical communication (oral or poster) or
3) Excellence in academic or research efforts or
4) Excellence in service to university, community, or profession
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$400
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Eugene S. Simpson Award
Best undergraduate poster in specified areas
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1) Undergraduate award
2) Excellence in technical communication in poster format
3) Specific areas: Hydrogeology, Subsurface Hydrology, or Groundwater
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$400
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Virtual Awards |
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Pima County Flood Control Best Virtual Oral Award
Outstanding oral presentation
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1) Excellence in technical communication in oral format
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$500
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Salt River Project Best Virtual Oral Award
Outstanding oral presentation
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1) Excellence in technical communication in oral format
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$500
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Stanley N. Davis Virtual Poster Award
Outstanding poster presentation in specified area
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1) Award in honor of Stanley N. Davis, former department head of HWR
2) Excellence in technical communication in poster format
3) Specific area: Hydrogeology
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$500
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Arizona Hydrological Society-Tucson Best Oral Award
Outstanding oral presentation
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1) Excellence in technical communication in oral format
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$500
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Combined Award: Tucson Water, Michael Carpenter, and HAS - Best Virtual Poster Award
Combined award (250/100/50) for Outstanding poster presentation
Tucson Water and Individual Contributions |
1) Excellence in technical communication in poster format
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$400
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Matrix New World Engineering Best Virtual Oral Award
Outstanding oral presentation
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1) Excellence in technical communication in oral format
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$400
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Geosystems Analysis, Inc Best Virtual Poster Award
Outstanding poster presentation
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1) Excellence in virtual presentation in poster format
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$300
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Pima County Department of Environmental Quality Best Virtual Oral + Poster Awards
Outstanding oral presentation
Outstanding poster presentation
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1) Excellence in virtual presentation and technical communication
2) One award each for oral format and poster format
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$200
$200
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