I was looking for some info online and I ran across a link to a recognition of George Martin, one of our members who posts as @dirtdauber. George is quite active in Alabama and "recently" helped excavate a complete mosasaur in Mississippi. In 2020 the Alabama Museums Association created an award to recognize avocational paleontologists who have contributed substantially to paleontology in Alabama, including by donating important specimens to scientific collections and research. In October this award was given to George!
I can recall some amazing specimens George has collected and donated over the years, including and unbelievable Ischyrhiza mira (Cretaceous sawshark) rostrum with many teeth, a shark braincase, a partial turtle, incredible crabs, and as I mentioned already a largely complete mosasaur (nicknamed Moose due to its size), amongst numerous other finds/contributions. I think it is fantastic that George is getting this recognition for his generosity. Congratulations George!
Don