Kate Carlson has been awarded the in 2024, for accomplishments while at the State of Minnesota (MNIT DNR). The award is given by her peers in the Minnesota geospatial community. The Emerging Professional Award is meant to recognize individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary application(s) of GIS and/or made a significant contribution to the GIS community at an early stage in their career. Kate is the Southern Region GIS Support Specialist for the state, doing analysis, training and problem solving for the MNIT/DNR. She will receive the aware at this years GIS/LIS conference ceremony on Friday 4 Oct in Minnesota.