About ILGISA

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that is set apart from other information technologies by the need to identify 'where' or location. Our members have diverse interests, but share similar geospatial challenges. ILGISA brings together the GIS community of Illinois through the ILGISA Annual Conference, regional meetings, workshops, webinars, a GIS news blog and the ILGISA Job Center . ILGISA serves GIS professionals from the public and private sector. We offer technical training and education opportunities, awards for service, an annual student scholarship and map competition.

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Membership in ILGISA

ILGISA membership is for anyone who uses, acquires, maintains, analyzes or distributes spatial “map” data, is interested in geospatial technologies, plays an active role in the geospatial community, or is pursuing a geospatial career. Membership is offered to GIS professionals, organizations, universities, students, educators and retirees.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

ILGISA offers year round sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to support ILGISA's mission while also generating recognition for their company. These sponsorships include benefits such as advertisement on the ILGISA website & social media, an exhibit booth at the Annual Conference, an opportunity to present a webinar hosted by ILGISA, and much more! All sponsorships also include a designated number of memberships in ILGISA.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Opportunities for Students

One of the missions of ILGISA is to spread the word about GIS to students across the state of Illinois, and to support those students who have already chosen GIS as a career path. ILGISA accomplishes this in a number of ways - by offering an annual student scholarship, by posting internship opportunities to the ILGISA Job Center, and also by developing the ILGISA MOOC. Student members of ILGISA are also offered heavily discounted rates to attend the ILGISA Annual Conference and regional meetings.

Opportunities for Students

ILGISA Awards

One role ILGISA plays is to formally recognize individuals and groups who have contributed to the betterment of GIS in the State of Illinois through the ILGISA Awards program. These awards include the Dahlberg Distinguished Achievement Award, the Hilton Distinguished Collaboration Award Nomination, the Service Award, and the Outstanding Student Award. Consider nominating a colleague or student for one of these prestigious awards. They are distributed each year at the ILGISA Annual Conference.