In a heartwarming ceremony held at the annual Texas Society of Professionals Surveyors (TSPS) Convention Awards Gala on October 6, 2023, José Pilartes-Congo, a dedicated student of MANTIS, was honored with the prestigious "Student Volunteer of the Year" award. The event celebrated individuals who have made significant contributions to the land surveying profession in the State of Texas. Receiving the "Student Volunteer of the Year" award was a humbling experience for Pilartes-Congo. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the importance of teamwork and expressed gratitude to the GIS Student Organization and the Conrad Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi who, in his words, were instrumental in making this happen.
