Created in 1997, this award is intended to recognize exemplary dedication and service by a scientist or scientific organization toward promoting the collective application of environmental toxicology and chemistry to risk assessment in a government function; promoting the implementation of programs that can be used for the development of ecologically sound and acceptable practices and principles; and providing a forum for communication among professionals in government, business, academia, and other segments of society involved in the protection of the welfare of the general public.

Past Award Winners

• W. Nelson Beyer, 2012
• Robert S. Boethling, 2011
• John E. Elliott, 2010
• Todd S. Bridges, 2009
• Barnett Rattner, 2007
• Rick Scroggins, 2006
• Debra Denton, 2005
• James Huckins, 2004
• Christopher Ingersoll, 2003
• Foster (Sonny) Mayer, 2002
• Edward Long, 2001
• Sam Luoma, 2000
• William H. van der Schalie, 1998
• Robert Huggett, 1997

Nomination Process:

The candidate does not have to be a SETAC member and may be nominated by a nonmember or a member of the Society. The candidate must present supporting documentation for the specified criteria.

Application Instructions:

An application package containing the following materials must be submitted electronically to the SETAC Office, Pensacola, FL. The application package must contain all of the requested material to be considered for the award.

• Letter of nomination.
• A curriculum vitae (five pages maximum).
• Supporting documentation of the award criteria.
• Three letters of recommendation that provide support for the candidate and contributions for the award criteria.
• One high resolution photo.

Selection of Awardee:

The SETAC North America Awards and Fellowships Subcommittee for Professional Awards will evaluate nominations independently by using a standardized score sheet. Announcement of the awardee will be made at the SETAC North America 34th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, 17-21 November 2013.

To Submit:

ALL applications must be submitted electronically to setac@setac.org. Applications submitted by MAIL or FAX will NOT be accepted. Completed application must arrive by 6 May 2013.