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Distinguished Awards
2009 Nominations Packet Deadline: May 1, 2009
The SACNAS Distinguished Awards, presented at the society's
annual national conference, recognize those who have dedicated themselves
to science, education and mentoring. Awardees are those who have
reached the top of their field and continue to serve as role
models for the next generation of minority scientists.
Call for Nominations
Individuals are encouraged to nominate colleagues or themselves
for the SACNAS Distinguished Awards. Names of nominees and nominee curriculum
vita (CV) can be submitted by email to editors@sacnas.org.
Award Details
Award recipients will receive registration, travel, and lodging to the annual
SACNAS conference and will be presented with recognition of their award
during a special plenary session meal function.
Awards Eligibility
All nominees must have a demonstrated record of encouraging minority
students to pursue advanced science degrees, in addition to the eligibility requirements
for the specific award.
Distinguished Scientist Award
Hold a Ph.D. and be 45 years of age or older. Currently conduct an active research
project and participate in research and educational activities at the national
level.
Distinguished Undergraduate Mentor Award
Hold a Ph.D. and a faculty position at a four-year undergraduate institution.
Participate in minority education activities at the local or national level.
Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award
Hold a faculty position at a community or tribal college. Participate in minority
education activities at the local or national level.
Distinguished Professional Mentor Award
Hold a staff or administrative position at a college or university, within government,
or in private industry for at least 10 years. Participate in minority education,
advocacy, or mentoring activities at the local or national level.
Distinguished K-12 Educator Award
Hold a faculty position at a K-12 school for at least 10 years. Participate in
minority education or mentoring activities as a lead teacher, community outreach
liaison, program innovator, or similar position. Have a demonstrated record of
encouraging minority students to excel in the sciences.
Nominations Packet
Deadline: May 1, 2009
SACNAS Distinguished Awards nomination packet requirements include the following materials:
- Cover letter for nomination (including award (see above) for which the individual is nominated)
- CV of nominated individual
- 100- to 300-word third person narrative biography of nominated individual (NOT a CV Biosketch)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Supporting materials related to the eligibility requirements (see above) of the award for which the individual is nominated, such as:
- details regarding the individual's record of encouraging minority students to pursue advanced science degrees
- research interests and honors, accolades, or awards
- articles written about the individual
Send completed nominations packets to:
editors@sacnas.org
OR
SACNAS
Distinguished Awards
P.O. Box 8526
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526
For any questions regarding the nominations process, please email editors@sacnas.org. Please include "Distinguished Awards Nomination" in the email subject line.
Previous Distinguished Award Recipients
SACNAS Distinguished Scientist Award
- 2008: Juan Meza, Ph.D., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- 2007: Eloy Rodriguez, Ph.D., Cornell University
- 2006: Donna Nelson, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
- 2005: Margaret Werner-Washburne, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
- 2004: Elma Gonzalez, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
- 2003: John Alderete, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center
- 2002: Arthur Gutierrez-Hartmann, Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- 2001: Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Ph.D., Cornell University
- 2000: Richard Tapia, Ph.D., Rice University
- 1999: Fred Begay, Ph.D., Los Alamos National Laboratory
- 1998: Francisco J. Ayala, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
- 1997: Luis Villarreal, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
- 1997: Frank Talamantes, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award
- 2008: R. Deborah Overath, Ph.D., Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
- 2007: Glenn D. Kuehn, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
- 2006: Roberto Steven Pozos, Ph.D., San Diego State University
- 2005: Phillip A. Ortiz, Ph.D., Empire State College of the State University of New York
- 2004: Laura Robles, Ph.D., California State University, Dominguez Hills
- 2003: Frank Gomez, Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles
- 2002: Thomas D. Landefeld, Ph.D., California State University, Dominguez Hills
- 2001: Carlos Robles, Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles
- 2000: Luis S. Haro, Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
- 1999: Vernon L. Avila, Ph.D., San Diego State University
- 1998: John C. Perez, Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
SACNAS Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award
- 2008: Christine Case, Ed.D., Skyline College
- 2007: Jaye Van Kirk, M.A., San Diego Mesa College
- 2005: Kamala D. Sharma, Ph.D., University of New Mexico–Gallup Branch
- 2004: Dennis O'Malley, Ph.D., Haskell Indian Nations University
- 2003: Maria Alvarez, Ph.D., El Paso Community College
- 2002: Socorro Arteaga, Ph.D., EL Paso Community College
- 2001: Vama Robson, Ph.D., Diné College-East
- 2000: Edward Garrison, Ph.D./M.P.H., Diné College
- 1999: Anthony Sena, Ph.D., Northern New Mexico Community College
- 1998: Miriam J. Roman-Chavez, Ph.D., University New Mexico, Valencia
SACNAS Distinguished Professional Mentor Award
- 2008: Sonia Ortega, Ph.D., National Science Foundation
- 2007: Diana I. Marinez, Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- 2006: Anthony René, Ph.D., National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, DHHS
- 2005: Kika Friend, M.A., University of California, Irvine
- 2004: Clifton A. Poodry, Ph.D., National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, DHHS
- 2003: Levon Parker, B.S., National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, DHHS
SACNAS Distinguished K-12 Educator Award
- 2008: Wendell Gehman, M.S., Red Cloud High School
- 2007: Elizabeth M. Redondo, M.A./M.Ed., Mission View Elementary
- 2004: Manuel P. Berriozábal, Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
- 2003: Carmen J. Nuñez, M.A., Villalba High School
- 2002: Roberto Marrero-Ortiz, Carmen Bozello de Huyke High School
- 2001: Mario Godoy-Gonzalez, Ph.D., Royal High School
- 2000: Diane Garcia, M.S., MAST Academy in Miami
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