Award Nominations
The Charles River Medallion
The Charles River Medallion, consisting of an inscribed medallion and $1,500, will be given in "Recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of laboratory animal management by an administrator/manager who is a current member of the International Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA) and is currently engaged in Laboratory Animal Management (engaged is defined as active employment as an administrator/manager in an animal research facility).
Nomination process
The nomination packet shall consist of:
1. Name, mailing address, and education information.
2. Nature of professional managerial activity.
3. Membership in professional and/or scientific organizations.
4. Honors or awards.
5. Bibliography (attached reprints if possible).
6. Brief sketch of nominee’s professional background and a statement pertaining to his/her qualifications for the award (only one nomination letter per nominee will be accepted as part of the nomination package).
7. (OPTIONAL) Supporting nominations letters (2 each) from either nominee’s subordinates and/or other organizational entities (Business & finance, physical plant, purchasing, etc).
A nomination packet is sent to the address listed below.
NOTE: The nomination deadline is March 1st 2009.
Charles River Medallion Award Recipients
- Dr. Richard Simmonds (2008)
- Robyn C. Kiser (2007)
- Casey Kilcullen Steiner (2006)
- Ronald W. Gordon (2005)
- Michael G. Sidelsky, Sr. (2003)
- Gary Novak (2002)
- Dennis J. Taft (2001)
- Gail A. Heidbrink (2000)
- Paul J. Schwikert (1999)
- Howard E. Mosher (1998)
- James A. Alford, Jr. (1997)
- Fred Douglas (1996)
- Dr. Robert Mueller (1995)
- U. Kristina Stephens (1994)
- John Cogan (1993)
- Robert Weichbrod (1992)
- Charles R. Schmieder (1991)
- Clayton Cisar (1990)
U. Kristina Stephens Award
The U. Kristina Stephens Award is given for "outstanding and exceptional service to the Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA). The award consists of a free- standing plaque and $500. This award is not to be considered as a standing annual award.
The nominations packet shall consist of;
1. A nomination letter addressed to the awards committee chairperson detailing the individual’s contributions to the organization and to the field of laboratory animal management.
2. Supporting letters may be attached but are not necessary.
A nomination packet is sent to the address listed below.
NOTE: The nomination deadline is March 1st 2009.
Special Service Awards
LAMA has always prided itself on recognizing members who contribute to the success of the association. These awards are normally given at the discretion of the current president. The chairperson will solicit nominations from members of the board and evaluate them for appropriateness. After consideration the chair will contact the President for final approval. These awards are given at the Annual Meeting.
A nomination packet is sent to the address listed below.
NOTE: The nomination deadline is March 1st 2009.
William O. Umiker Memorial Award
The William O. Umiker Memorial Award is given to a LAMA member in good standing who has demonstrated a commitment to the field of laboratory animal management education through contributions to the LAMA association’s publications, published articles, books and presentations at seminars and workshops.
A nomination packet is sent to the address listed below.
NOTE: The nomination deadline is March 1st 2009.
Ron Orta Memorial Award
Mr. Ronald “Ron” Orta worked in the field of laboratory animal science for over 30 years and he was known for his smile, a helping hand and his genuine concern for whomever he may have been interacting with. He will be remembered for his giving spirit and as a role model to many in the laboratory animal science field. Ron’s legacy for generations in laboratory animal science will be how much personal satisfaction and fun can be found by getting involved with professional groups, such as LAMA.
In memorial to Ron Orta, LAMA will present an annual award to an individual actively employed in lab animal vivarium operations, management or administration that presents a professional/managerial presentation at our LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting.
The criteria for the award requires that nominee submit an abstract to the LAMA Program Committee and have the abstract accepted for presentation at the LAMA/ATA Meeting.
The award selection process will occur during the LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting by requesting meeting attendees to rank the top four managerial presentations on the meeting evaluation form. Meeting attendees will be only allowed to submit one meeting evaluation form.
The award winner will be presented with an award and honorarium during the next National AALAS Meeting following the LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting each year. An award winner can only win the award once during their professional career.
Allentown, Inc. is the sponsor for the award and will be responsible for the award presentation and honorarium. Allentown, Inc. will also have the rights to publicize the award winner.
A nomination packet is sent to:
LAMA
7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 900
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952.253.6235
Fax: 952.835.4774
Questions? - Email T. Lane Watkins: lwatkins@mdanderson.org
If unable to reach T. Lane Watkins please Email Jim Manke: jrmanke@associationsolutionsinc.com
