Attending the IMAGE ’26 ceremony supports awardees and helps the community learn from their work.GUEST BIOMaurice Nessim is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Greener Cleaner Cooler Globe and currently serves as Chair of the SEG Honors and Awards Committee. He brings several decades of leadership in earth science and energy, applying that expertise to advance medical imaging through his work with Ultrasound Associates. His career includes serving as a Board Director at TGS, where he guides strategy and innovation across the geoscience and energy sectors. With more than thirty years in geophysics, he has consistently championed excellence and forward‑looking solutions. His work reflects a deep commitment to using scientific progress for societal benefit.Complete show notes at https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-280-the-awards-that-shape-geophysics-and-why-they-need-you/.ABOUT SEISMIC SOUNDOFFSeismic Soundoff showcases conversations addressing the challenges of energy, water, and climate. Produced by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and hosted by Andrew Geary of 51 features, these episodes celebrate and inspire the geophysicists of today and tomorrow. Three new episodes monthly. See the full archive at https://seg.org/resources/podcast/.