Surveyor/Author Extends Deadline of Competition Related to Lessons Learned from Novel

New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor Don Ackermann feels so strongly that his new book, The Three Keys, contains valuable lessons about elevating the surveying profession in the eyes of the public that he is offering a reward to the three (3) individuals who best articulate how well the book achieves its goal. He has extended the deadline for submittals to September 30.

The competition is open to all licensed surveyors and those pursuing a career in land surveying. In 400 words or less (one 8 1/2 x 11 inch page) entrants must tell the author what they learned about land surveying and about being a good surveyor after reading The Three Keys. Writing ability will be secondary to the substance of the responses. The author encourages the entrants to “not be afraid to voice your opinion just because you're not Stephen King”.

The closing date for entries will be September 30, 2013 with awards made by October 2013. Grand Prize, $500, Second Place, $300, Third Place $200. By entering the competition, winners agree to the publication of their entry in the NSPS News & Views newsletter, and on the NSPS website (if NSPS so desires).  Send entries to curtis.sumner@nsps.us.com. 

The author reserves the rights to quote excerpts from submittals to promote the book.


The Three Keys can be purchased online at the following bookstores:

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