The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) has awarded the John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award to Dr. John Hartig, visiting scholar at GLIER. The John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award recognizes important and sustained efforts to inform and educate the public and policymakers on large lakes issues, thereby raising awareness and support for large lake protection and restoration. A well deserved award Dr. Hartig!