Awards & Recognition

Introducing Ian Bohachek, a junior at UW-Madison. Ian interned at Sauk County last summer, where he learned a lot about land information and GIS from some of our own WLIA members! Ian hopes to find a job in GIS within the Madison area. His focus is on natural resources, and is interested in... Continue Reading

Introducing Nick Erickson, a senior studying Geography and GIS at UW-Parkside. Nick's career goal is to become a professional cartographer and use his artistic skills to do freelance work along the way. Nick is the founder and president of the Anthropology and Geography Club, and vice president... Continue Reading

Congratulations to Brad Blumer from the City of Waukesha for receiving the 2023 WLIA Best Presentation Award! Continue Reading

Congratulations to our recipients! Continue Reading

Introducing Savannah R. Thomas, an accomplished student attending University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Savannah is working toward a bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Resource Management. She is also pursuing a GIS certificate. Savannah is another deserving... Continue Reading

Introducing Natalie T. Blackert, an accomplished student attending University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Natalie is working toward a bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Geography and a double minor in History and Latin American Studies. Natalie is another deserving winner of the Damon... Continue Reading

Introducing Grace A. Condit, an accomplished student attending Carthage College. Grace is working toward a bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Grace is a well-deserved winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship! She... Continue Reading

Introducing Jake Steinberg, an accomplished student attending University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jake is working toward a master's degree in Cartography and GIS. Jake is another deserving winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship! A few of his completed courses so far include, Intro to... Continue Reading

Results from the WLIA Foundation Inc. Photo Contest #3 Continue Reading

Photo Contest #2 results are in. Continue Reading

City of Brookfield GIS Coordinator and longtime WLIA member, Jenny Reek, will be retiring on January 5th, 2023 after more than thirty years in planning and GIS. Jenny’s career path began on the environmental staff at the Southeastern WI Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) where she... Continue Reading

The results of the first installment of the WLIA Foundation Photo Contest are in! There were many spectacular images that were shared with us and I am super impressed with the ability of our members. After viewing a few of the photos submitted, I felt like a kid at Christmas, anticipating what I... Continue Reading