Association For Women Geoscientists

What Association For Women Geoscientists does

The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit mutual benefit corporation founded in 1977 in the San Francisco Bay Area and now headquartered at 10701 Melody Drive, Suite 630, Northglenn, Colorado. The organization's stated mission is to enhance the quality and level of participation of women in the geosciences, serving an international membership of over 1,000 individuals across 48 US states and several foreign countries, organized into 41 regional chapters. AWG's core audience comprises women geoscience students, professionals from industry, government, museums, academia, and K-12 teaching, retirees, and supporters, with membership open to anyone aligned with its goals.

AWG's core offerings revolve around tiered membership programs (individual dues ranging from $5 to $1,500, with institutional at $200 and corporate at $500 annually), an extensive scholarships and awards portfolio including the Chrysalis Scholarship, IDEA Scholarship, Field Camp grants, and Distinguished Lecturer Program, plus chapter-led events, field trips in partnership with Adventure Geology Tours, webinars, publications (Gaea quarterly newsletter and E-News bulletins), career resources including resume review and job postings, and DEI programming developed in collaboration with the ADVANCEGeo Partnership. Revenue is generated through subscription membership dues, advertising in publications, merchandise sales, field trip fees, and donations to the AWG Foundation (a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) entity established in 1983). The technology stack is association-management software (YourMembership) augmented with social login, Eventbrite, Google Forms, Discord, and Juicer.io social aggregation; no proprietary AI/ML or product platform is described. AWG operates with a small staff of 8, an elected Executive Committee, Regional Delegates, and Chapter Officers, and maintains strategic partnerships with the Geological Society of America, American Geological Institute, AIPG, the Paleontological Society, and international organizations in Argentina and Spain, with corporate sponsors including Brunton, GSSI, Adventure Geology Tours, and Proprep.

Name

Association For Women Geoscientists

Legal name

Association for Women Geoscientists

Website

https://awg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association for Women Geoscientists is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1977, serving over 1,000 women in geosciences through 41 chapters via scholarships, awards, mentoring, field trips, publications, and career resources, with a separate AWG Foundation supporting tax-deductible fundraising for programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Earth Science & Geoscience Programs (EDAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• Professional society membership
• Women in geosciences
• Scholarships and awards
• Geoscience networking
• Professional development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Northglenn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $5/year (Global Low-Income Student) to $500/year (Corporate). Individual memberships from $20-$1500/year, Institutional memberships at $200/year, and Corporate memberships at $500/year.
2. Advertising: Advertising opportunities in Gaea newsletter (full page $450, half page $225, quarter page $125, business card $65), E-News ($100/month), and JobWeb ($100/month).
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling merchandise including Canadian Rockies Field Trip Guide ($55), AWG Monogrammed Baseball Cap ($26), and Global Membership Support Fund donations.
4. Field Trips: Field trips to geoscience locations such as Chile & Patagonia at $7,560, providing travel experiences for members.
5. Donations: Donations to various funds including Greatest Need Fund, Distinguished Lecturer Program, Field Camp Scholarship, IDEA Scholarship, and Jeanne E. Harris Chrysalis Scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Association For Women Geoscientists is an international nonprofit professional membership organization that sells tiered individual, institutional, and corporate memberships to women and allies in geosciences. Core deliverables include access to scholarships and awards, the Distinguished Lecturer Program, field trips, regional chapters for networking and mentoring, newsletters and webinars, career resources and resume review, and DEI educational resources. The AWG Foundation (a separate 501(c)(3) entity) administers tax-deductible donations funding programs.

Product overview

The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) is an international membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services to support women in geosciences. The core offering centers on membership programs with tiered individual and group options, complemented by the Distinguished Lecturer Program bringing female geoscientists to campuses, and an extensive scholarships and awards portfolio including professional excellence awards, student scholarships (Chrysalis, IDEA, Field Camp, travel awards), and chapter-specific awards. Additional offerings include 41 regional chapters, field trips to geoscience destinations, publications (Gaea quarterly newsletter, E-News bulletins), webinars, career resources including job listings and resume review, DEI resources, and the AWG Foundation for fundraising. The online store provides merchandise, publications, and advertising options. The organization operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit with its Foundation as a separate 501(c)(3) entity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AWG Membership Programs Tiered individual, institutional, and corporate membership programs providing access to scholarships, awards, networking, mentoring, chapter participation, and professional development resources for women in geosciences. Tiers range from $5/year (Global Low-Income Student) to $500/year (Corporate), with lifetime membership at $1,500.
• Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) Program that provides well-known female geoscientists as speakers to give talks and lectures on various geoscience disciplines at campuses and organizations, with up to $800/year in funding available for hosting departments.
• Scholarships and Awards Multiple scholarships and awards for students and professionals including the Professional Excellence Award, Outstanding Educator Award, Mid-Career Excellence Award, Chrysalis Scholarship, Geoscience IDEA Scholarship, Field Camp Scholarships, and travel awards for research presentations.
• Field Trips Geoscience-focused field trips to international and domestic destinations organized by AWG in partnership with Adventure Geology Tours, providing experiential learning opportunities for members at locations such as Chile & Patagonia ($7,560), Costa Rica, Iceland, and Canadian Rockies.
• AWG Chapters A network of 41 regional chapters throughout North America and globally providing local networking, mentoring, field trip opportunities, and chapter-specific scholarships to members.
• Gaea Newsletter Quarterly newsletter publication featuring articles, updates, and sponsor spotlights distributed to AWG members, with advertising opportunities available (full page $450, half page $225, quarter page $125, business card $65).
• E-News Bi-weekly electronic news bulletin providing membership updates, announcements, and industry news to AWG members, with advertising opportunities at $100/month.
• AWG Webinars Online educational presentations and professional development webinars offered to AWG members, including summer lecture series on topics like toxic exposure and women's health.
• Online Store E-commerce platform offering AWG merchandise including apparel, publications like the Canadian Rockies Field Trip Guide ($55), AWG Monogrammed Baseball Cap ($26), advertising options, and membership support funds.
• AWG Foundation Separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting scholarships, professional development, travel grants, awards, and outreach programs for women in geosciences by accepting tax-deductible donations.
• DEI Resources Diversity, equity, and inclusion resources compiled by AWG members to address systemic inequalities in the geosciences, including resources on biases, BIPOC experiences, and anti-racist strategies.
• Career Resources Career profiles, job listings through AWG JobWeb, employment resources, and mentoring opportunities for geoscience professionals and students.
• Resume Review Professional resume review service for AWG members to support career advancement in geosciences.
• Mentoring365 Circles Free peer-to-peer group mentoring program offered to AWG members through the Mentoring365 platform, supporting career development and professional connections in geosciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ scholarships and awards given to students annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, corporate, institutional and minor.

• AdvanceGeo PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF-funded partnership between Earth Science Women's Network, AWG, and American Geophysical Union to address sexual harassment and exclusionary behaviors in earth, space, and environmental sciences. Develops bystander intervention education for department heads, chairs, faculty, and grad students with $1.1 million NSF ADVANCE grant.
• Geological Society of America (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWG became an associated society of GSA in 1988. AWG members receive 20% discount on GSA registration. GSA On To the Future program supports diverse students attending GSA meetings with AWG collaboration.
• American Geological Institute (AGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWG became a member society of AGI in 1985. AGI provides geoscience information services, serves as voice for geoscientists, and provides Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship funding for AWG members.
• BruntoncorporateGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member since 1894, providing precision navigation equipment. In 2021 a female geologist became owner and CEO, refocusing the brand on core values. Supports AWG through Brunton Award for field mapping.
• Adventure Geology TourscorporateGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member supporting diversity in the outdoors, international travel, and sciences. Organizes field trips for AWG including Chile & Patagonia and Costa Rica trips.
• Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI)corporateGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor spotlight featured in Summer 2023 GAEA newsletter. World's leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar systems, sponsoring AWG activities.
• Paleontological SocietyinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member supporting paleontology. Partners with AWG on Winifred Goldring Award and AWG Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award, providing $1000 cash prize and membership.
• University of ArizonainstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member with one of the best Geosciences departments in the country, committed to just, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Appalachian State UniversityinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member with largest undergraduate geosciences department in UNC system, offering Bachelor degree programs in earth and environmental sciences.
• College of William and MaryinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member with strong undergraduate program where all Geology majors pursue original research projects. Field trips form distinctive component of experience.
• Indiana University IndianapolisinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member providing undergraduate and graduate programs in Earth Sciences for careers in environmental protection, natural resource management, mineral and energy exploration, environmental law and policy.
• Kansas Geological SurveyinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member providing geological, water resource, oil and gas, and mineral information for Kansas.
• University of Nevada Las VegasinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional member with top Geoscience program in the West, cooperating with numerous local, state, and federal agencies.
• Argentine Paleontological AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with nonprofit scientific NGO based in Buenos Aires publishing Ameghiniana and APA Electronic Publication journals.
• Geological Society of Spain (SGE) and Women and Geology CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with SGE, a nonprofit scientific association promoting geology knowledge. Women and Geology Commission created in 2009 to promote role of women in all areas of Earth Sciences.
• ProprepcorporateGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational technology company providing customized e-learning resources. Featured in Spring 2023 GAEA newsletter spotlight.
• Kentucky Geological SurveyinstitutionalGTM or Marketing PartnerState-supported research center and public resource within University of Kentucky. Featured in Winter 2023 GAEA newsletter spotlight.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Geological Society of America (GSA): GSA is the principal broad-incumbent geoscience society with which AWG holds associated-society status. AWG members receive discounts on GSA meetings, and GSA's On To the Future program collaborates with AWG on diversity pipelines.
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG): AAPG is a broad incumbent serving the geoscience profession with membership, publications, conferences, and programs. It is not women-focused but competes for the same geoscience professional audience and sponsorship dollars.
• American Geophysical Union (AGU): AGU is a broad incumbent earth and space science society with membership, journals, and conferences. It is a partner of AWG in ADVANCEGeo and offers overlapping DEI and career programming to a much larger membership base.

Direct peers

• Association for Women in Science (AWIS): AWIS is a direct peer professional association advocating for women across all STEM disciplines. It offers membership, awards, mentoring, and chapter-based advocacy comparable to AWG but at a broader STEM (not geoscience-specific) scope.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): SWE is a parallel professional membership society for women in engineering, offering scholarships, awards, chapters, and a Distinguished Lecturer-style outreach program. It is structurally analogous to AWG but in engineering rather than geosciences.
• Women in Mining: Women in Mining is a direct peer organization supporting women in the mineral and mining sectors with chapters, scholarships, and mentoring — a structural analog to AWG within a geoscience-adjacent industry.
• Earth Science Women's Network (ESWN): ESWN is a direct peer — an international nonprofit organization supporting women in the earth sciences with mentoring, networking, workshops, and career resources. It co-leads the NSF ADVANCEGeo Partnership with AWG and AGU, making it the closest mission-aligned counterpart.
• National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG): NABG is a direct peer organization supporting underrepresented minorities in geosciences through scholarships, mentoring, and networking — offering parallel DEI-focused member services to AWG's women-focused mission.

Emerging players

• International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG): IAPG is an emerging international organization advancing ethics, diversity, and inclusion within the geosciences. It overlaps with AWG's DEI mission but focuses more on geoethics frameworks than member services.

Regional players

• Earth Science Womens Network Asia-Pacific and Other Regional Women-in-STEM Bodies: Regional women-in-geoscience and STEM networks (e.g., Geological Society of Spain's Women and Geology Commission, Argentine Paleontological Association) are listed by AWG as international partners. They serve analogous missions but operate within specific geographies rather than globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AWG_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/AWGeoscientists
• Instagraminstagram.com/awg_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-for-women-geoscientists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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