2011 Recipient

Andy Michael

As editor-in-chief of the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA), Andrew J. Michael transformed the journal through innovative refinements in the submission and publication process and by modernizing its operations so that it will continue in the digital age as the premier seismology journal of record. For his … Continue Reading »

2008 Recipient

Joe Litehiser

Joe J. Litehiser, who served as Secretary of the SSA from March 1987 to April 2007, the second longest tenure in an officer position in the organization’s history, was presented with this award for Distinguished Service to the SSA at the Annual Meeting in Monterey, California in April 2009. As … Continue Reading »

2007 Recipient

Michael Fehler

Michael Fehler was selected because his contributions were “numerous and important, ranging from BSSA Editor, to SSA president, to distinguished scientist. Mike brings passion, grace, and attention to detail to his work, which shows in his many successes, and which has also been an inspiration to others.” Mike took on … Continue Reading »

2006 Recipient

Wilbur (Bill) Rinehart

Bill Rinehart was selected by the Board at the 2006 Annual Meeting to receive the award for Distinguished Service to the SSA, in thanks for his extraordinary efforts to document and preserve the Society’s history during our Centennial Year. Bill was honored at the luncheon of the 2007 Annual Meeting.

2003 Recipient

John Ebel

John Ebel was selected by the Board at the 2003 Annual Meeting to be the first recipient of the Distinguished Service to the SSA Award, in thanks for his long and capable editorship of SRL from 1995, when the society took over publication of the journal, until the end of … Continue Reading »