USGIF Opens Nominations for the 2027 Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award 

Nominations accepted through December 4, 2026 

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 Arthur C. Lundahl–Thomas C. Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing individuals whose exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions have made a lasting impact on the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) tradecraft and community. 

The Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award is among USGIF’s most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals who have made distinguished, long-standing contributions to the GEOINT tradecraft and community. 

USGIF invites members of the GEOINT community across government, military, industry, and academia to nominate individuals whose achievements have helped shape the profession, advance intelligence capabilities, strengthen national security, and inspire future generations of GEOINT professionals. 

Recognizing Extraordinary Contributions to GEOINT 

The Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates individuals whose professional accomplishments have left a lasting mark on the GEOINT community. 

Nominees should demonstrate exceptional achievement in one or more of the following areas: 

• Distinguished Leadership: Exceptional leadership throughout a career or a singular achievement of extraordinary impact that has significantly influenced the GEOINT profession or broader Intelligence Community. 

• Advancing the Mission: Significant contributions to strengthening institutions, intelligence integration, U.S. intelligence capabilities, or national security. 

• Innovation and Tradecraft: Extraordinary technical innovation, analytic achievements, or advancements in GEOINT tradecraft that have transformed capabilities or improved mission outcomes. 

The award recognizes not only the significance of an individual’s accomplishments, but also the enduring impact of their contributions on the GEOINT community and the national security mission. 

A Legacy of Excellence 

The Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award has recognized extraordinary leaders whose vision, expertise, and service have helped advance the GEOINT profession. 

Recent recipients include: 

• 2026: The Honorable Stacey A. Dixon, Ph.D. 

• 2025: Vice Admiral (Ret.) Bob Sharp 

• 2024: Kevin O’Connell 

• 2023: Gilman Louie 

The 2026 award will be formally presented to The Honorable Stacey A. Dixon, Ph.D., at USGIF’s annual GEOGala on December 3, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons, Virginia. 

These distinguished recipients reflect the leadership, innovation, and dedication that continue to define excellence across the GEOINT community. 

Nominate a GEOINT Leader 

USGIF encourages nominations of individuals whose careers and accomplishments represent the highest standards of service, innovation, and leadership in GEOINT. 

Nominations for the 2027 Lundahl-Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award are open November 13 to December 4, 2026. 

Help USGIF recognize the leaders, innovators, and trailblazers whose contributions have shaped the GEOINT profession and strengthened our nation’s security. 

 

Submit a Nomination – >

Nomination Deadline: December 4, 2026 

 

For more information about USGIF and its mission to build the GEOINT community, advance the tradecraft, and accelerate innovation, visit usgif.org.