Award Nominations Now Open
Each year the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) sponsors several awards to recognize scientific accomplishments and contributions to the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics, and service to the society. ASHI is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:
The ASHI/SEOPF J. Marilyn Macqueen Award recognizes an outstanding HLA technologist who has worked in the field for less than three years and desires to pursue a career in HLA. The requirement for this award is a short essay written by the nominee of less than four pages describing his/her current work in HLA and why he/she is interested in pursuing a career in the field.
The ASHI Distinguished Service Award was established in 1999 to honor colleagues who have contributed significantly to ASHI’s heritage. The Award recognizes ASHI membership past or present; creativity in moving ASHI in new directions, both scientifically and as an organization; service to ASHI; and educational contribution on behalf of ASHI. Requirements for nomination consist of a letter of nomination from an ASHI member, two additional supporting letters, and the candidate’s curriculum vitae.
The ASHI Distinguished Scientist Award was established in 2001 to honor a distinguished scientist who is an ASHI member. This individual must have contributed significantly to the field of immunogenetics and/or transplant immunology. The award recognizes ASHI Membership past or present; professional scientific accomplishments: theoretical and technical creativity; special contributions and achievements in their field of expertise; other extraordinary contributions. Requirements for nomination consist of a letter of nomination from an ASHI member, two additional supporting letters, and the candidate’s curriculum vitae.
The Rose Payne Award recognizes distinguished scientific accomplishment and extraordinary contributions to the immunogenetics community. Specifically, it recognizes contributions to the advancement of histocompatibility and immunogenetics and other extraordinary contributions. ASHI membership is not required. Requirements for nomination consist of a letter of nomination from an ASHI member, two additional supporting letters, and the candidate’s curriculum vitae.
The Outstanding Technologist Award is presented annually to a technologist who has provided outstanding contributions to the field of histocompatibility and immunogenetics. Nominee must be an ASHI member. Requirements for nomination consist of a letter of nomination from an ASHI member, two additional supporting letters, and the candidate’s curriculum vitae. Please use the following categories and provide as much detail as possible:
1. Contributions to advancement of technology and science of HLA immunogenetics:
a. Developed/implemented new methods
b. Improved existing methods
c. Authored papers
d. Developed/implemented new programs
e. Service to outside organizations on behalf of HLA/immunogenetics
2. Service to ASHI or ABHI as a committee member, director, officer, or in some other significant way
a. Service on a committee
b. Service as director
c. Service as officer
d. Other extraordinary ASHI service
3. Educational contributions on behalf of ASHI at a regional or national level
a. Presented at regional workshops
b. Coordinated regional/national workshops
c. Taught at educational sessions/national meetings
d. Developed new educational program
e. Taught students, post doctoral fellows, fellows, etc. in own or other lab
Each Awards Committee member will independently award points to each candidate for each of the above categories. Although glowing letters are nice, we urge you to provide appropriate and specific information for each relevant category. Please do not assume that awards committee members are familiar with the accomplishments of your nominee.
4. Certification in histocompatibility
a. Certified Histocompatibility Technologist or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist
5. Other
a. Other pertinent information (explain)
Selection Process
For the Outstanding Technologist Award: If not selected, your nominee will remain under active consideration for a total of three years. unless there are less than four current candidates under consideration. In this case, candidate(s) from the previous year will be included and ranked according to scores received the previous year until a total of four candidates is reached. Updated information for nominations in the second or third year of the cycle is important and strengthens your nominee’s chances for selection. Please do not assume that the OTA subcommittee has access to this updated information unless you provide it.
Nominations for all awards must be received in the ASHI office by MAY 15, 2011.
Send nominations and updates to:
ASHI Executive Office
Attn: Kathy Miranda
15000 Commerce Pkwy, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
If you have any questions, please contact the ASHI Executive Office at 856-638-0428.
If you have newsworthy information to add to the ASHI Web site, please contact kmiranda@ahint.com for consideration.