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The Society has honored a number of
members and others over the years at the annual meeting.
These awards are listed below. Nominations are taken from
members in March of each year and the awardees are chosen
at the Spring Board of Directors meeting. Nomination forms
(pdf) are linked from the headings below. Deadline for submission of nominations is March 31, 2008.
Past Award
Winners (PDF)
The Charles Thom Award
This award is given to recognize
those individuals who have made one or more outstanding
research contributions in industrial microbiology and/or
biotechnology. These contributions should be of exceptional
merit, reflecting an independence of thought and originality
that adds appreciably to scientific knowledge. Activities
such as journal editing, organizing and chairing conferences,
and serving scientific societies in official capacities
also may be considered when judging research contributions.
However, the most important factor in selecting nominees
for this Award is research accomplishments.
The Charles Porter Award
To recognize those member(s) who have an outstanding
record of sustained service to the Society for a period
of 7 or more years years in various capacities such as
a SOCIETY Officer, Chair of a standing or Presidential
Committee, SIM News Editor-in-Chief,
Journal Editor-in-Chief,
Developments Editor-in-Chief,
Program Chair, or other service to the SOCIETY acceptable
to the Committee and Board; and have been an active member
of SIM for 10 or more years.
Waksman Outstanding Teaching Award
Noble Laureate Dr. Selman Waksman
was an outstanding teacher of microbiology at Rutgers University,
who maintained very cordial and effective relations with
industry throughout his career as an academic scientist.
The recipient shall have been an active full time professor
at a recognized institution of higher education for a minimum
of 10 years or has attained emeritus status. He/she shall
have an active involvement in research in his/her teaching
field while carrying a teaching load, and involvement in
or contributing to research that leads to advances in his/her
career of industrial or applied microbiology or biotechnology.
The nomination must be supported by letters from three
former undergraduate or graduate students or postdoctoral
fellows who have careers of their own in microbiology or
biotechnology.
Fellowship Status
Fellowship is a recognition of distinction
in the SOCIETY and constitutes a special grade of membership,
acknowledging a sustained record of significant research
and/or service contributions to the profession of applied
microbiology. Any member of the SOCIETY at any time may
nominate a member for consideration of Fellowship. The
nomination is submitted in writing to the Chair of the
Awards and Grants Committee and must be supported by two
cosponsors, at least one of whom is also a member of the
SOCIETY.
Best Student Abstract Award
Attention academic advisors...encourage your students to enter the abstract contest. The student will indicate, during online abstract submission, whether or not he or she would like to be considered. Abstracts will be judged by the Awards and Honors Committee at the Annual Meeting. The winner receives a certificate and $500 to help cover travel to the meeting.
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