The Florida Region ASPRS is proud to announce the 2010 Professional Award winner, Audra Ferlan. Audra was nominated by Daniel Casey of Photo Science citing her Thirteen (13) years of experience in the geospatial service industry, her contributions to streamline production processes, and for being a key component to providing quality product lines for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). Ms. Ferlan is being recognized for her contributions to the geospatial industry, and for directly supporting the Society's mission.

Ms. Ferlan is currently a Senior Geospatial Analyst for Photo Science, Inc., in St. Petersburg, FL. She began her career as an Apprentice Cartographer, tracing thematic layers from Department of Defense paper maps to Mylar film. After being introduced to ArcInfo and Socet Set, she began 3-D data extraction from stereo imagery for the NGA. Realizing that this was the career for her, Audra received formal programming training in AML and Visual Basic for Arc Objects. Using her Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and programming skills, she has solved difficult technical problems and customized scripts to streamline production processes. On behalf of the FL Region, we congratulate Ms. Ferlan for her achievements.

The Florida Region ASPRS Professional Award is a yearly award presented to two (2) professionals in the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or supporting technology fields who have made significant contributions or advancements to the profession, and through these actions have promoted the stated mission of the ASPRS. Nominations typically begin in August. Winners are awarded a one (1) year paid membership to ASPRS. For more information go to flasprs.com or contact the Professional Award Committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Are you a member of the ASPRS in good-standing, and know someone in the Florida Region who has made significant contributions or advancements to the remote sensing, photogrammetric, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) profession?  Here is your chance to give that person some well-deserved recognition. The Florida Region of ASPRS is now accepting nominations for the Professional Recognition Award.  This is a yearly award meant to highlight the accomplishments of professionals whose actions have promoted the mission of the ASPRS.  Of those nominated, two (2) will be selected (a current Florida Region ASPRS member and a non-member) for the award. Winners of the award will receive a one-year paid ASPRS membership.

To nominate, please go to the 2011 Professional Recognition Nomination Form