The Lars H. Backer Prize in memoriam of Mr. Lars H. Backer will be awarded for major contributions to the development of a geospatial foundation for official statistics or for significantly improving the relevance of geospatial statistics for evidence-based decision making.
Relevant activities include eminent work for the development of geospatial statistics, improving the access to geospatial information for statisticians, preparing relevant ground-breaking legislation, conducting high quality research on territorial development using geospatial statistics, development of innovative tools and software, or major achievements in training and education on creating and using geospatial statistics.
More information about process of nomination and selection here.
The award will be given during the EFGS 2025 conference dinner in Oslo on 24th of September 2025.
Please send your nomination as soon as possible to efgs.info@gmail.com.