Recognising the industry
The Geospatial Council of Australia recognises the brightest in our industry.
Through our Geospatial Excellence Awards and Fellowships programs, the Council awards leading geospatial individuals and organisations.
Fellows
GCA fellows
A Fellow has rendered notable service to GCA through one or more of the following:
- undertaken a leadership role on an official Committee or the Board over a sustained period
- developed, led and/or implemented a significant GCA-related project or activity
- increased membership and/or raised the profile of a specific Region, Area of Practice, Special Interest Group or GCA as a whole, through substantial championing to the broader profession.
In addition to this service to the GCA, a Fellow has contributed to the profession through one or more of the following:
- promotion of geospatial and the status of its practitioners
- notable activities that have enhanced the public perception of the geospatial professions
- developed technology, programs or systems that have significantly improved the profession
- undertaken substantial research projects that have had tangible and widely acknowledged impacts across a geospatial field or profession
Honorary fellows
- promotion of geospatial professions and the status of its practitioners
- notable activities that have enhanced the public perception of geospatial practitioners
- developed technology, programs or systems that have significantly improved the profession
- undertaken substantial research projects that have had measurable impacts on geospatial professions
- hold significant esteem amongst the profession through their leadership, commitment and dedication
- service to GCA and its members through a key volunteer
Nomination process
Please ensure you read and understand the eligibility criteria and the nomination process noted in the Fellowship Policy.
- Complete the Fellowship Nomination Form, including sourcing the required signatures
- Forward your nomination to membership@GCA.org.au
If you have any queries about the Fellowship program, please contact the Member Engagement Officer.
Current Fellows & Honorary Fellows
Our Fellows and Honorary Fellows are highly esteemed individuals who have made outstanding contributions across the geospatial professions. A full list of GCA Fellows and Honorary Fellows is available here.
Past presidents
SSSI
Year |
President |
|---|---|
2009 |
Jonathan Saxon |
2009 – 10 |
Michael Giudici |
2010 |
Jonathan Saxon |
2011 – 12 |
Gypsy Bhalla |
2012 – 14 |
Gary Maguire |
2014 – 16 |
John Trinder |
2016 – 18 |
J Gaby Van Wyk |
2018 – 20 |
Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse |
2020 – 22 |
Paul Digney |
Year |
President |
|---|---|
2016 |
Glenn Cockerton |
2017 |
Alistair Byrom |
2018 |
Alistair Byrom |
2019 |
Daniel Harvey |
2020 |
Daniel Harvey |
2021 |
Alistair Byrom |
2022 |
Alistair Byrom |
Past presidents of GCA
Year |
President |
|---|---|
2022 – 22 |
Dr Peter Woodgate (dec.) Inaugural President of Geospatial Council of Australia |
2022 |
Paul Digney (Acting President of Geospatial Council of Australia) |