A Citation Award is recognition for a project, report, or study that has had a significant impact upon the field of Applied Geography.

The Applied Geography Specialty Group grants a Citation Award to Steven Brantling and his co-researchers Ian Coleman, Nathaniel Ebel, Emerson Follett, Matthew Schulz, and Christopher Wagner from Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho, for the applied geography project "The 5th Street Cemetery Necrogeographical Study." The goal of this project was to use GIS, remote sensing, and other technology to identify the true location and identity of certain historical graves, finally solving a century-old historical mystery. Additional merit for this project was grated to Brantling and his student researchers by the History Channel, who named this project one of the 15 finalists in their "Save our History" program.

The Applied Geography Specialty Group grants a Citation Award to Dr. Barry Wellar, Department of Geography, University of Ottawa, for his development of a Walking Security Index. The Walking Security Index Project is designed to improve the understanding of pedestrian navigation, flow, and behaviours at regional intersections. The goal of this research project is to understand the variables involved in pedestrian decisions and activities to better describe and explain the relations between pedestrians and vehicle operators. We commend Dr. Wellar for his contribution to applied geography, his interest in representing the pedestrian perspective in his transportation research, and his contribution to public safety.

• Each entry must include a one-page synopsis (maximum 250 words) that summarizes the intent and principal features of the entry. Recommendations, findings and/or implications should be stated clearly, and the synopsis must conclude with a statement explaining why the entry deserves recognition by the applied Geography Specialty Group.
• Any entry exceeding twenty-five pages of text, excluding the synopsis and appendices, must include an Executive Summary not more than six 8.5 x 11 double-spaced pages in length.
• Entries must include legibly reproduced illustrations, drawings, maps and tables necessary for a full understanding of the project.
• Four copies of all entry materials must be provided.
• To maintain anonymity in the evaluation process, no identification of the author(s) may appear on my part of the entry.
• Each entry must be accompanied by one completed entry form. A client representative must be identified on the entry form, along with an address and telephone number in order that any questions about the entry may be confirmed by the representative.
• Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fee of twenty-five dollars (U.S.). Make the cheque or money order payable to: Applied Geography Specialty Group.
• Insert the completed entry form, author(s) information sheet, reports and payment in a travel-quality envelope.
• Deadline for submission for the competition is December 31 of each calendar year. Entries must show postmark or other evidence of being en route by the stated deadline. Use certified mail. The committee is not responsible for lost material.

  Address entries to:

  Dr. Barry Wellar, Chair
  Applied Geography Project Awards Program
  C/o Department of Geography
  University of Ottawa
  Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
  CANADA