Ron Orta Memorial Award

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Orta worked in the field of laboratory animal science for over 30 years. He was known for his smile, his willingness to lend a helping hand and his genuine concern for whomever he interacted 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 recognizing the personal satisfaction and fun that can be found by getting involved with professional groups such as LAMA.

In memory of 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 require that nominees 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. Attendees will be asked 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.

2010 – Macy Joseph and Steve Boule
2009 – Paige Werner and Carolyn Malinowski