GITA Names Thomas Tym Recipient of Distinguished Service Award

San Antonio, Texas, March 5, 2007—The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) announced today that Thomas Tym of Waukesha, Wis., has been named the recipient of GITA’s 2007 Distinguished Service Award. The award is bestowed on individuals whose extraordinary personal contributions have added to the success of GITA. The presentation was made at GITA’s Annual Conference 30, being held March 4-7, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

As secretary for the Wisconsin Chapter of GITA, Tym said he has truly enjoyed his duties and involvement over the last eight years. From taking meeting minutes and interacting with the membership to coordinating the seminars the chapter has presented. As Ruekert & Mielke’s Technology Services Department head, he said the experience and knowledge he has gained, and the contacts he has made—working with municipal and utility enterprises—has made him keenly aware of the educational needs of geospatial users and has influenced the evaluation and selection of the Wisconsin Chapter’s seminar topics. He said the success of the Wisconsin Chapter can be attributed to the makeup of the Executive Board, and the “team” approach they employ in every effort. Tym said his involvement with GITA has been more fulfilling and appreciated than any other organization that he is involved with.

“I am truly grateful and honored for being nominated and selected for GITA's Distinguished Service Award. The time and energy I commit to GITA—that is the basis for this award—comes from the enjoyment I get working with members of the Wisconsin Chapter Executive Board that share a similar dedication to bringing quality educational materials to professionals in the geospatial industry,” said Tym.  

For more information about GITA’s Awards Program, visit http://gita.org/about-gita/awards_program/index.asp, call 303-337-0513, or e-mail info@gita.org.

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About GITA:

The mission of the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is to provide excellence in education, information exchange and applied research on the use and benefits of geospatial information and technology in business, utility and government applications worldwide. GITA’s Annual Conference 30 will be held March 4-7, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas. Visit GITA on the Web at www.gita.org.