Geology Professor named Exceptional Citizen

Success breeds success, for Geology Professor Dr. Pete Hollings.  Last June Hollings received the William Harvey Gross Award, given for significant contributions in the field of economic geology.  As a result of winning the Gross Award, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay is now recognizing him as a Citizen of Exceptional Achievement. The award recognizes contributions made to the community, and allows the City of Thunder Bay to officially show its appreciation for outstanding achievement among its citizens. 

"It's not really any specific project that earned the award for me, but the body of work I've generated to date," Hollings said of the Gross Award.  "The award also reflects on my industry and government partners and on my graduate students who have contributed significantly to my success."

But while natural selection processes preside over success in nature, the Official Recognition Committee presides over the selection process for the Exceptional Achievement Award.  The award recognizes contributions made to the community, and allows the City of Thunder Bay to officially show its appreciation for outstanding achievement among its citizens. 

The award was bestowed on Dr. Hollings at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on Monday, November 3, 2008.