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URISA Announces 2023 GIS Hall of Fame Inductee

Des Plaines, IL (November 21, 2023) URISA is pleased to announce the induction of Michael J. Kevany into its GIS Hall of Fame. 

URISA's GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contributions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or to the GIS profession. 

Mike was one of a small number of professionals who helped lay the foundations for GIS beginning in the mid-1960s and continued to make significant contributions in the development and the use of GIS technology throughout his professional career of almost 50 years. He has been a leader of URISA since its very early years and served on its Board of Directors and contributed in many ways to URISA’s work to support GIS education and networking. His many contributions to the development and effective use of GIS technology are too numerous to mention in entirety but some key highlights are mentioned below:


URISA President, Ashley Hitt and URISA GIS Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Kevany.

URISA’s Hall of Fame laureates include:

Mike was recently recognized for this honor during the URISA GIS-Pro 2023 annual conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Visit  URISA's GIS Hall of Fame to learn about the path-breaking accomplishments of all inductees.

Wendy Nelson
Executive Director – URISA
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