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Past Winners
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The Ontario GIS Hall of Fame Award pays tribute to the distinguished leaders of the geospatial community. Reserved for those whose contributions exemplify creative thinking, visionary innovation, inspiring leadership, unwavering perseverance, and a strong sense of community. Recipients, whether individuals or organizations, are trailblazers whose pioneering work has significantly advanced the geospatial industry, steering it towards a brighter, more resilient future.
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2025 - Chris North
2024 - Dr. Barry Wellar, C.M., GISP
2023 - Brian Maloney
GIS Leadership Award
The GIS Leadership Award is presented to members who have demonstrated exemplary leadership to Ontario's Geospatial and Information community including creativity, innovation, and dedicated support of programs. Reserved for BeSpatial Ontario members with a demonstrated pattern of leadership, recipients have typically spearheaded new initiatives or significantly enhanced existing programs, propelling BeSpatial Ontario into new realms and bolstering our reputation within the professional community. This award honors those whose visionary leadership propels the geospatial industry forward, setting a standard of excellence for all. | 2025 - Nicole Schleifer |
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The John Bacon Exemplary Service Award is a prestigious recognition occasional bestowed upon individuals for their enduring commitment to BeSpatial Ontario and the broader geospatial and Information industry. This distinguished honor is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication over the long term. Awardees epitomize the pinnacle of service, having made significant contributions to both BeSpatial Ontario and the geospatial community at large. This award stands as a symbol of gratitude for their unwavering commitment and invaluable impact on our organization and profession. *Starting In 2023, the award was renamed to the John Bacon Exemplary Service award. |
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GeoDynamo AwardThe GeoDynamo Award is presented to exceptional volunteers who demonstrate unwavering dedication to the GeoSpatial community. Recognizing outstanding leadership and selflessness in their contributions recipients strengthen BeSpatial Ontario's mission while elevating the industry as a whole. This award celebrates those who have sparked positive change, inspired others, and demonstrated a profound commitment to service. The GeoDynamo Award stands as a testament to the invaluable role volunteers play in shaping the future of our community and industry. | 2025 - Hanna Sjostrom |
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Best Public Sector GIS 2025 Gold Award: City of Vaughan 2024 Gold Award: Georgina Fire & Rescue Services2023 Gold Award: City of Greater Sudbury 2022 Gold Award: City of Hamilton 2021 Gold Award: City of Guelph 2020 Gold Award: Town of East Gwillimbury 2019 Gold Award: York Region: YorkInfo Partnership 2018 Gold Award: Town of East Gwillimbury: Use of GIS technology to help visualize, monitor and report on new development. 2017 Gold Award: County of Simcoe 2016 Gold Award: City of Guelph 2015 Award: Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre 2014 Gold Award: County of Frontenac 2013 Gold Award (Tie): Cities of Hamilton and Peterborough 2012 Gold Award: Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre 2011 Gold Award: Ontario Realty Corporate for Ontario GeoPortal 2010 Gold Award: Municipality of Leamington |
2025 Gold Award: District of Muskoka 2024 Gold Award: The Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE) / University of Toronto 2023 Gold Award: Infrastructure Ontario 2022 Gold Award: Region of Peel 2021 Gold Award: City of Richmond Hill: Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tool 2020 Gold Award: City of Kitchener 2018 Gold Award: City of Sault Ste. Marie: Automation of notification to customers for planned and unplanned water and electric events 2017 Gold Award: Town of Oakville: Integration of GIS and JDE Asset Registry 2016 Gold Award: Ryerson University 2015 Award: Town of Oakville 2014 Gold Award: City of Kitchener 2013 Gold Award: Region of York 2012 Gold Award: Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre 2011 Gold Award: County of Peterborough for Trip-Click.com 2010 Gold Award: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade |
2025 Gold Award: County of Frontenac 2024 Gold Award: The West Parry Sound Geography Network |
2024 Gold Award: Niagara Open Data Community Consortium |
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2025 Best App: City of Peterborough - MapHub Best Map: Michael Gage - The City of Ottawa Heat Map Analysis: Personal Preference Index for Preferrable Neighbourhoods for Families with Young Children
2024 Best App: City of Mississauga - Mississauga's 50th Anniversary Best Map: Andie Herstek - Fleming College - Rooted in History: Calgary's Heritage Trees
2023 Best App: Town of Orangeville - Street Tree Reporter Best Map: Municipality of Clarington - Distribution and Abundance of the Caribou in the Yukon
2022 Best App: City of Mississauga - eParks Interactive Map Viewer Application Best Map: Shahzaib Saleem - City of Rotterdam Thematic map
2021 Best App: District of Muskoka - Floodline and LiDAR Mapping Best Map: Nebyu Woldeyohanes -Debris Flows in the Bow River Valley, between Banff and Lake Louise, using DEMs
2019 Best App: City of Kitchener - Kitchener's Speed Zone Analysis Best Map: Town of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services - 2018 In Review
2018 Best App: Town of Newmarket - Locate My Plow Best Map: City of Kitchener - Growth Management Plan
2017 Best App: City of Kitchener -Kitchener's Citizen Science Project Best Map: Toronto Fire Services - Residential Building Construction Dates
2016 Best App: Town of Newmarket-Playground & Park Improvement Best Map: Ryerson University - 3D Printed Geographies
2015 Best App: Devin Tu - MapYourProperty Best Map: Region of Halton - Boardroom Map
2014 Best App: City of Windsor - Cultural Mapping Project Best Map: County of Hastings – Limerick Township Historic Map
2013 Best App: City of Vaughan - Vaughan Viewer Best Map: North Hamilton - Child Blood Lead Study
2012 Best App: City of Kitchener - Urban Tree Life Best Map: Town of Newmarket - Trails Map
Nathan Adams Student Bursary Award
2025 - Aryan Srivastava, Fanshawe College
2024 - Helen Plesko, Fleming College
2023 - Hannah Flores, University of Toronto2022 - Melissa Jade Greco, University of Waterloo
2021 - Xuyang Han, York University
2019 - Devon Kleinjan, Guelph University
2018 - Nebyu Woldeyohanes, Nipissing University
2017 - Kyle Wittmaier, Nipissing University
2016 - Sean Nash, Ryerson University
2015 - Moeen Butt, Western University
2014 - Nafisa Kassam, Fanshawe College
2013 - Matthew Adams, McMaster University
2012 - Sandra Murillo, Fanshawe College
2011 - Sarah Thompson, University of Waterloo
Achieved Award Category Best Web GIS
2023 Gold Award: Town of Newmarket
2022 Gold Award: Town of Milton
2021 Gold Award: Town of East Gwillimbury: Parks and Trails Web Story Map
2020 Gold Award: City of Richmond Hill, Honorable Mention: City of Vaughan
2019 Gold Award: City of Hamilton: Child Youth Health Atlas
2018 Gold Award: Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program: Public Mapping Portal
2017 Gold Award: Trent Conservation Coalition: Interactive Map of the TCCR, Find Your Drinking Water System
2016 Gold Award: Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry
2015 Award: Halton Region
2014 Gold Award: Region of Waterloo
2013 Gold Award: Region of York
2012 Gold Award: City of Cornwall
2011 Gold Award: Region of Niagara for Niagara Connect
2010 Gold Award: Town of Oakville
BeSpatial / URISA Ontario Service Awards
2019 - Dianne Adams (2017-19)
2019 - Jasna Filipovic (2012-19)
2019 - Jeremy Luymes (2015-19)
2019 - Scott Barbacki (2017-19)
2015 - Lena Gomes (2008-15)
2013 - Susan Port: (2006-2013)
2013 - Chris Wilkinson: (2006-2013)
2012 - Dianne Adams: (2008-2012)
2012 - Melanie Wawryk (2008-2012)
2001 - Antoni Wisnioski
2001 - Patrick McDade
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Membership Recognition Awards
Alex Miller, President, Esri Canada; Jury Konga, Go Open Data, Executive Director Lou Milrad, Legal Advisory services Ron Jaros, Former Region of Peel and Sandra Crutcher, BeSpatial Ontario, Executive Director, former City of Toronto
Shelley Crosby, City of Oshawa Richard Paola, City of Hamilton Raphael Sussman, Raphael Sussman Consulting Services John Houweling, York Region Jerry Crawford, True North Digital Mapping Jan Kestle, Environics Analytics Andy Mackie, Retired, Teranet Inc. Al Little, Retired, City of Hamilton
Todd Kroeplin, City of Richmond Hill Mike Power, iLOOKabout Inc. Jason Davis, County of Renfrew Jaroslaw Losko, Independent Janet Vittie, GISP, Retired, City of Niagara Falls Garry T. Hunter, Hunter and Associates Dave Salter, Niagara Region Daryl Martin, City of Kingston Dan Bainbridge, City of Richmond Hill Annaliese Vollick, Town of Newmarket Andrew Lyszkiewicz, Retired, City of Toronto |
35 Year Members - Founders Club
30 Year Members - Diamond Jubilee Club
25 Year Members - Silver Jubilee Club
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Each year, URISA recognizes an outstanding Chapter that has sponsored particularly effective activities or has otherwise excelled in serving its membership. Outstanding Chapter Award criteria include: URISA Ontario has won Chapter of the year, 3 times:
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President Lena Gomes accepting the Chapter of the year award from Cy Smith, 2011 URISA International president. at URISA International's annual general meeting. |
Current & Past Presidents of the Ontario Association
Wendy Baldin (Current President) Peter Hettstedt (Immediate Past President) Susan Muleme Kasumba Catherine Fitzgerald Al Little Lena Gomes Catherine Baldelli Tim Hu Nigel Roberts Ron Jaros Donna Edwards Jury Konga Sandra Crutcher Lou Milrad John Houweling George Lysenko |
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