The funder's mission is to support women in the geosciences by providing financial assistance and resources to overcome barriers to completing their education, especially those caused by significant life interruptions.
The Winifred Goldring Award by the Association for Women Geoscientists supports outstanding female students pursuing a career in paleontology. Named after Winifred Goldring, a pioneering woman in the field, the award includes a $2000 cash prize and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient's education. This award is designed to promote the participation of women in paleontology and is made possible through donations from David Watkins, Mary Anne Holmes, and the Paleontological Society.