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Distinguished Awards
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 nominations materials should be
submitted via email to SACNAS Awards Committee.
Award Details
Award recipients will be presented with recognition of their award during a special
plenary awards ceremony and meal function at the SACNAS National Conference. Award
recipients receive registration, travel, and lodging to the attend the conference, as
well as honorary lifetime membership in the organization.
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 (see below).
SACNAS Distinguished Scientist Award
Criteria: 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.
SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award
Criteria: 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.
SACNAS Distinguished Community/Tribal College Mentor Award
Criteria: Hold a faculty position at a community or tribal college.
Participate in minority education activities at the local and/or national level.
SACNAS Distinguished Professional Mentor Award
Criteria: 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.
SACNAS Distinguished STEM Education Award
Criteria: Hold a faculty position at a K-12 or postsecondary educational institution
for at least 10 years. Contribute to K-12 or postsecondary science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) education for
minority students. Have a demonstrated record of developing programs/materials encouraging precollege minority students to excel
in STEM education or supporting students/faculty to excel as science educators.
SACNAS Distinguished Service to the Society Award
Criteria: Hold an annual or lifetime membership in the
organization for a minimum of 5 years. Have demonstrated exceptional, sustained efforts to enhance and
further SACNAS, its programs, or its mission through significant volunteer activities on behalf of SACNAS.
Purpose: The SACNAS Distinguished Service to the Society Award
honors outstanding service and is presented annually to recognize SACNAS members who have contributed significant
volunteer efforts on behalf of the organization.
Deadline: April 16, 2010
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 (4 pages max.)
- 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 (5 pages max.):
- 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
- 2009: Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, PhD, University of Texas at El Paso
- 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
- 2009: Frank Bayliss, PhD, San Francisco State University
- 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
- 2009: Maria Fatima Lima, PhD, Meharry Medical College
- 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 STEM Education Award
(formerly: SACNAS Distinguished K-12 Educator Award from 2000–2009)
- 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
SACNAS Distinguished Service to the Society Award
(formerly: SACNAS Presidential Service Award from 2006–2009)
- 2009: Wilfred Denetclaw, PhD, for advancing SACNAS Native American Initiatives
- 2009: Healani Chang, DrPH, for leadership of the SACNAS Native American Affairs Committee
- 2009: Joseph Garcia, PhD, for leadership of the SACNAS Leadership Program
- 2009: Howard Peters, PhD, for fostering the partnership between SACNAS and the American Chemical Society
- 2008: Robert Barnhill, PhD, for long-time service, including leadership of conference partnerships in Kansas, Utah, & Texas
- 2008: Miriam Georgina Cabezas, MPP, for commitment to the organization and its policy initiatives
- 2008: Chuck Kennicutt, PhD, Craig Tweedie, PhD, & Dennis Martinez, for leadership of the IPY Committee and TEK activities
- 2008: Kathleen O’Hara, PhD, & Michelle D. Wagner, PhD, for leadership of SACNAS mathematics initiatives
- 2008: Theresa Martinez, PhD, & Octavio Villalpando, PhD for leadership of the 2008 Local Organizing Committee
- 2008: Brenda Burrell, Frank Cordova, Forrest Cuch, Dr. Chuck Foster, Nino Reyos, Doug Rodriguez, Janice Jones Shroeder,
Moises Terrazas, & Dr. Sweeney Windchief, for participation on the 2008 Local Organizing Committee
- 2007: Almaris Alonzo for advancing the SACNAS Chapter Program
- 2007: James Orr, PhD, for leadership of the 2007 Local Organizing Committee
- 2007: Clifton Poodry, PhD, for support of underrepresented minority science leaders within SACNAS
- 2007: Sylvia Trujillo, JD, & J.V. Martinez, PhD, for fostering the SACNAS-SHPE-MAES Consortium
- 2006: Ricardo Cortez, PhD, & Ivelisse Rubio, PhD, for developing & leading the SACNAS Mathematics Program
- 2006: Gustavo Miranda-Carboni, PhD, & Gabriel Montaño, PhD, for leadership of the SACNAS Student Presentations Program
- 2006: Alberto Roca, PhD, for developing & leading the SACNAS Postdoc Program
- 2006: Maggie Werner-Washburne, PhD, for developing & leading the SACNAS Genomics Program
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