AIBS Award and Recognition Programs

January 2013. These programs are presently under review for alignment with the AIBS Strategic Plan. No nominations are being accepted at this time. An announcement is expect by mid-2013. Questions? rogr...@aibs.org

• Distinguished Scientist Award: The AIBS Distinguished Scientist Award is presented annually to individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the biological sciences. See past recipients of this award.

• Education Award: The AIBS Education Award is presented annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to education in the biological sciences. Nominees may work to advance biological education in formal education (K-16); informal public education programs; or professional programs that educate biologists. See past recipients of this award.

• Outstanding Service Award: The AIBS Outstanding Service Award is presented annually in recognition of individuals' and organizations' noteworthy service to the biological sciences. Nominees may lead initiatives or dialogs that help the biology community advance in a new and exciting way, work to innovatively solve a problem facing the community, or contribute above and beyond the professional call of duty..

• President's Citation Award: Recognizes meritorious accomplishments by individuals or groups in the biological sciences. See past recipients of this award.

• Media Award: Recognizes outstanding reporting on biology to a general audience. See past recipients of this award.

• Emerging Public Policy Leader Award: Recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences or science education that demonstrate a potential to become science policy or science education policy leaders. See past recipients of this award.

• Diversity Leadership Award: Recognizes programs that promote best practices and disseminate successful strategies to broaden participation of women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities in the biological sciences. See past recipients of this award.