Education is the key to a brighter future. That’s why the Manitoba GIS Users Group dedicates 2 $500 scholarship awards to students who demonstrate excellence in using geospatial technology in their fields of study.

1 – Bimal Adhikari Award in Applied GIS- demonstrates technical and/or applied use of GIS for a specific problem or task.
2 – Janos Boda Award in Research GIS- demonstrate use of GIS within a larger research project.

Every year, the Manitoba GIS Users Group grants 2 awards to students who has demonstrated excellence in the field of applied GIS and Research GIS for special projects. These awards are given to recognize the hard work and dedication put forth by students in their respective fields and to encourage them to continue their success. It is an opportunity for students to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, as well as for the impact they have made on their community.

Submissions are typically varied comprising topics from Arctic Foxes to Solid Waste and Active Transport to Cartography. Selecting the winners of an award is never an easy task, and narrowing down submissions to just two winners can be an especially difficult process. With so many high-quality entries to consider, each with their unique strengths and merits, it can be challenging to choose just a couple of winners. The judges carefully evaluate each submission based on a variety of criteria and overall quality.

The MGUG Board hopes that these awards serve as a way of encouraging future generations of students who are passionate about applying GIS technology and special project initiatives in order to make a difference in our world.