AASG
Annual Pick & Gavel Award - 2016
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David Wunsch, the Director of the Delaware Geological Survey, attended the Annual Pick & Gavel award banquet at the historic Cosmo’s Club in Washington, DC. The Pick & Gavel Award is presented by the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) to a national public policy official or other leader who has demonstrated support, leadership, and advancement of the geosciences in the public policy arena. This year's winner was Anne J. Castle, the former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science in the Department of Interior under President Obama. Dr. Wunsch was Ms. Castle’s nominator, and served as citationist and presented Secretary Castle with her award. Previous winners include U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and executive agency leaders.