On January 19, 2023, Prof. Ing. Mirko Vaněček, DrSc., our colleague and mentor, was ceremoniously presented with the in memoriam award of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) for lifetime work in the service of European geology. The award was accepted by the wife of Prof. Vaněček, Mrs. Prof. PhDr. Galina Vaněčková in the presence of ČALG members, friends and family.
Prof. Vaněček received medal of merit in 2021, but unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to receive it in person. Link: EFG Medal of Merit awarded to Mirko Vaněček
