Awards
ASBMR Award Nomination
Instructions - NEW
Step 1: Submit an award nomination by filling out an online form or by downloading a printable version of the awards form and sending it to the ASBMR Business Office. Both forms are available on the ASBMR website.
Step 2: Submit one award nomination letter per nominee and include the following information for the respective award:
The William F. Neuman Award
- In priority order discuss major developments, seminal investigations, and major scientific observations with a brief general statement about why these were landmark achievements.
- Outline progression of the nominee’s research over time. How has his/her research advanced the field? What are the long term ramifications of research in broad terms?
- What were the pioneering achievements of the nominee? Include examples of leadership on national and international levels; describe with specific examples that clearly indicate a level of leadership beyond the average for his/her peers.
- Describe with specific examples instances of recognition by peers.
The Fuller Albright Award
- What distinguishes this nominee from his/her peer group?
- How has the nominee established himself/herself as a solid investigator at a relatively young age?
- What are the current and anticipated impacts on the field from his/her research?
The Frederic C. Bartter Award
- Outline the nominee's clinical studies/achievements and the progression of his/her scientific/clinical investigations through time.
- What are the wide‑ranging applications to the bone and mineral field and to the public at large?
The Louis Avioli Founders Award
- Outline the nominee’s basic research achievements and explain why these are landmark achievements.
- Outline the progression of his/her scientific investigations over time.
- How has his/her research advanced the field? What are the long‑term ramifications of research in broad terms?
- What are the wide-ranging applications of the investigator’s research to the bone and mineral field?
The Gideon A. Rodan Excellence in Mentorship Award
- Provide some general background to the nominee’s commitment to fostering mentorship and indicate why that commitment is outstanding.
- Describe with specific examples instances where the nominee helped promote the independent careers of young investigators in the field.
- List names and affiliations of young investigators or former young investigators who were mentored by the nominee.
The Shirley Hohl Service Award
(NOTE: Please see the ASBMR website (www.asbmr.org) to obtain the Society’s complete mission statement prior to submitting this award.)
- Provide some general background to the nominee’s commitment to service and indicate why that commitment/service is outstanding.
- State how the achievements of the nominee have met specifically one or more of the stated goals of the ASBMR mission. In what way(s) have these been met above and beyond the call of duty?
- Has the service reached the public at large, other scientific groups, or allied organizations?
The ASBMR Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award
- Provide a one- or two- page reflective statement by the nominee concerning his/her philosophy of and commitment to teaching and mentoring.
- Provide a condensed CV that documents the nominees’ teaching and mentoring activities.
- Include no more than two letters of support from current or past students and mentees that include comments on excellence of the nominee in teaching and ability to inspire students.
- Include no more than two letters of support from the nominee’s department chair/program director that include examples of his/her excellence and success of the nominee's teaching and mentoring and that demonstrate his/her uncommon commitment to these activities. Such examples may include summaries of teaching evaluations, successes of current or past students in the local institution and in external settings (i.e., successful participation at ASBMR meetings), novel teaching or mentoring strategies, etc.
Step 3: Submit no more than two letters of support with each nomination. (Please see special instructions for the Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award).
Step 4: Send nomination letters and letters of support by email or fax to:
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Attn: Angela Cangemi
2025 M Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036-3309
USA
Email: acangemi@asbmr.org
Fax: +1 (202) 367-2161
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