2007 WSSPC Awards in Excellence

Awards were presented at the WSSPC-ICC Annual Conference

Awards in Excellence Luncheon

Tuesday October 2, 2007

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Western States Seismic Policy Council is pleased to announce that Richard K. Eisner has been awarded the 2007 WSSPC Lifetime Achievement Award in Earthquake Risk Reduction.  WSSPC created the Award to recognize outstanding leaders in earthquake risk reduction.  This person will have demonstrated throughout his or her career an extraordinary commitment, level of service, and contribution of the application of earthquake risk reduction to public policy.

Press Release

Resume

Overall Award in Excellence
Award Category: Mitigation

Hawaii State Civil Defense, Hawaii State Earthquake Advisory Committee, Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program
Earthquake Hazards and Estimated Losses in the County of Hawaii

Award Category: Outreach to Business/Government, Schools, and General Public

Lincoln County (Oregon) School District
Earthquake/Tsunami Preparedness Program

Award Category: Research Efforts

Utah Geological Survey/WSSPC Basin & Range Province Committee
Basin & Range Province Earthquake Working Group

Award Category: Innovations (Public-Private Partnerships)

Oregon Natural Hazards Workgroup at the University of Oregon
Partners for Disaster Resistance & Resilience

Award Category: Non-Profit Agency Efforts

Pacific Tsunami Museum
Walking & Driving Tours of Historical Tsunami Sites