ESCONI Member Jack Wittry (Field Associate, The Field Museum) has won the 2015 Strimple Award from The Paleontological Society.  Jack has been an ESCONI member for many years.  Among his many contributions are two important books that describe the Mazon Creek fossil flora and fauna.  Congratulations Jack!

The Harrel S. Strimple Award recognizes outstanding achievement in paleontology by amateurs (someone who does not make a living full-time from paleontology). Contributions may be an outstanding record of research and publication, making outstanding collections, safeguarding unique paleontological materials through public service, teaching activities in the area of paleontology, and collaborations with others working in paleontology.