The ISDE Service Award is a distinguished honor bestowed upon individuals whose unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and outstanding service have made a profound and lasting impact on the growth, governance, and global success of the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE). This award recognizes those who, through their extraordinary commitment and selfless contribution, have significantly strengthened the Society’s organizational capacity, elevated its global influence, and advanced its mission to promote the Digital Earth vision worldwide. 

Recipients of this award are celebrated for their sustained and exceptional service,often through long-standing volunteer leadership, strategic governance, organizational development, or tireless operational support — all of which have been instrumental in shaping the strength, identity, and impact of ISDE. Their contributions may include spearheading key initiatives, leading critical organizational projects, advancing the operational excellence of ISDE, or ensuring the smooth delivery of major international events and programs. Through their service, they have not only fortified ISDE’s organizational foundation but have also magnified its global reach, visibility, and influence within the international Digital Earth community. 

The ISDE Service Award also recognizes those who have worked behind the scenes with exceptional dedication — from providing strategic guidance as Council or Bureau members, serving on critical committees, coordinating ISDE’s global programs, or offering operational support that sustains the Society’s seamless functioning and promotes global recognition. 

The recipients of the ISDE Service Award stand as pillars of organizational strength, and their unparalleled contributions have left an indelible legacy on the International Society for Digital Earth — shaping its trajectory, empowering its mission, and amplifying its global impact for generations to come.