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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 vitae (CV) should be submitted via email to SACNAS Awards Committee.

Award Details
Award recipients will receive registration, travel, and lodging to the attend the annual SACNAS conference and will be presented with recognition of their award during a special plenary awards ceremony and 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 PhD or other doctoral degree in a science, engineering, or mathematics research field 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 PhD or other doctorate degree and a faculty position at a four-year undergraduate institution. Participate in minority education activities at the local and/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 and/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 and/or national level.

Distinguished K-12 Educator Award
Hold a faculty position at a precollege (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:
Email:
SACNAS Awards Committee

OR Mail:
SACNAS
Distinguished Awards
P.O. Box 8526
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526

For any questions regarding the nominations process, please email the SACNAS Awards Committee. Please include "Distinguished Awards Nomination" in the email subject line.

Previous Distinguished Award Recipients

SACNAS Distinguished Scientist Award

2008: Juan Meza, PhD, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
2007: Eloy Rodriguez, PhD, Cornell University
2006: Donna Nelson, PhD, University of Oklahoma
2005: Margaret Werner-Washburne, PhD, University of New Mexico
2004: Elma Gonzalez, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
2003: John Alderete, PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center
2002: Arthur Gutierrez-Hartmann, PhD, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
2001: Carlos Castillo-Chavez, PhD, Cornell University
2000: Richard Tapia, PhD, Rice University
1999: Fred Begay, PhD, Los Alamos National Laboratory
1998: Francisco J. Ayala, PhD, University of California, Irvine
1997: Luis Villarreal, PhD, University of California, Irvine
1997: Frank Talamantes, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award

2008: R. Deborah Overath, PhD, Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi
2007: Glenn D. Kuehn, PhD, New Mexico State University
2006: Roberto Steven Pozos, PhD, San Diego State University
2005: Phillip A. Ortiz, PhD, Empire State College of the State University of New York
2004: Laura Robles, PhD, California State University, Dominguez Hills
2003: Frank Gomez, PhD, California State University, Los Angeles
2002: Thomas D. Landefeld, PhD, California State University, Dominguez Hills
2001: Carlos Robles, PhD, California State University, Los Angeles
2000: Luis S. Haro, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio
1999: Vernon L. Avila, PhD, San Diego State University
1998: John C. Perez, PhD, Texas A&M University—Kingsville

SACNAS Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award

2008: Christine Case, EdD, Skyline College
2007: Jaye Van Kirk, MA, San Diego Mesa College
2005: Kamala D. Sharma, PhD, University of New Mexico—Gallup Branch
2004: Dennis O'Malley, PhD, Haskell Indian Nations University
2003: Maria Alvarez, PhD, El Paso Community College
2002: Socorro Arteaga, PhD, EL Paso Community College
2001: Vama Robson, PhD, Diné College—East
2000: Edward Garrison, PhD/MPH, Diné College
1999: Anthony Sena, PhD, Northern New Mexico Community College
1998: Miriam J. Roman-Chavez, PhD, University New Mexico, Valencia

SACNAS Distinguished Professional Mentor Award

2008: Sonia Ortega, PhD, National Science Foundation
2007: Diana I. Marinez, PhD, Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi
2006: Anthony René, PhD, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, DHHS
2005: Kika Friend, MA, University of California, Irvine
2004: Clifton A. Poodry, PhD, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, DHHS
2003: Levon Parker, BS, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, DHHS

SACNAS Distinguished K-12 Educator Award

2008: Wendell Gehman, MS, Red Cloud High School
2007: Elizabeth M. Redondo, MA/MEd, Mission View Elementary
2004: Manuel P. Berriozábal, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio
2003: Carmen J. Nuñez, MA, Villalba High School
2002: Roberto Marrero-Ortiz, Carmen Bozello de Huyke High School
2001: Mario Godoy-Gonzalez, PhD, Royal High School
2000: Diane Garcia, MS, MAST Academy in Miami