Professor Emeritus and Orton Geology Museum Director William Ausich was presented with the 2018 R.C. Moore Medal for Excellence in Paleontology at last month's Salt Lake City AAPG/SEPM meeting. The award recognizes his contributions to national and international paleontology, especially as a leader in crinoid research. It also recognizes his inspiring and exemplary university teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and his extensive professional service to the geological community.