
BeSpatial Best Challenge Awards
BeSpatial - The Geospatial and Information Community wishes to recognize the hard work and creativity our members demonstrate at our BeSpatial AGM each year, celebrating the top applicants and teams in several different award categories. The dedication and innovation our community members display across sectors and industries exemplifies the continued excellence in Geospatial and Information Services we hope to encourage and foster with our Organization. We welcome all BeSpatial members to apply to one of our BCA - Best Challenge Awards categories with their submissions which best encapsulate the objectives and spirit of the award as described below. All winners will be announced at our annual BeSpatial AGM. |
Categories and Best Challenges Awards |
Best Public Sector GISAwarded for public sector organizations harnessing excellence in geospatial and information services through enhanced and effective solutions over the past year. The winning application demonstrates the best in creating meaningful, improved changes to business solutions and support for public sector entities, demonstrating usefulness in providing enhanced operational efficiency as well as information sharing, or decision-making processes within the public sphere. |
Best Innovation in GISPresented to individuals or organizations who have pushed the envelope of technology to create new and innovative GIS solutions in their deliverables. This award celebrates new design and application of functionality, visualizations and initiative to a specific piece of work or project which has discovered new ground for use of Geospatial and Information Services in our industry. |
Small Organization GISAcknowledges the outstanding achievements of organizations of up to 3 GIS staff members in their ability to adapt, manage and thrive in various challenges and constraints required in small entity organizations in GIS. This award is presented to the organization who has made a big impact in their work over the past year, showcasing their achievements and service excellence with limited staff and resources. |
Open Source - Open Data GISAwarded to individuals or an organization who have best exemplified the promotion, growth and development of open-source technology throughout the year. The contributions these award winners make are highlighted in their efforts in fostering collaboration, transparency and accessibility to GIS tools and open data throughout the community. |
For Past Winners in our BCA categories, please visit our Awards and Recognition Page.
BeSpatial reviews the award categories each year to better align with the direction and growth of our community.