Geomatics team members from the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) were recognized for their efforts at the 71st Annual Florida Surveying & Mapping Society Conference held on July 31, 2026, in South Florida.
SFFGS Assistant Director for Geomatics Extension Workforce Education and Training Katie Britt received the 2026 Perry C. McGriff Outstanding Professional for Civic Contribution Award for her “substantial beneficial publicity and/or recognition of the profession through public office and/or civic leadership in the past two years.”
Britt has developed programs and events throughout Florida that help educate youth on careers in geomatics such as Scout badge workshops and 4-H University sessions.
SFFGS Geomatics Specialist Youssef Kaddoura, Ph.D., received the 2026 Professional Excellence Award for “performing outstanding work in the field of research or work in academia, governmental or private sector in the past twelve months that benefits all surveyors and mappers.”
“I am honored to be recognized and even more honored to celebrate alongside my colleague Katie Britt and the incredible team that supports us every day,” Kaddoura said.
“This recognition is a reminder that success is rarely an individual accomplishment. It is built through collaboration, mentorship, and the collective efforts of an exceptional team. I am fortunate to work alongside such dedicated professionals.”
SFFGS Director Terrell T. “Red” Baker congratulated the recipients.
“It is a great honor for Katie and Youssef to receive such significant recognition from the people we serve,” said “Not only does it tell us we are making a difference, but it reinforces our enthusiasm for the work we are doing. I’m very proud to work with these professionals who bring that enthusiasm to their work every day.
Learn more about SFFGS Geomatics Sciences: https://catalog.ufl.edu/…/colleges-schools/UGAGL/GEM_BSGE/
Learn more about SFFGS Geomatics Extension: https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/geomatics-extension/
Learn more about FSMS: https://www.fsms.org/
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