PROCEDURES FOR AASP AWARDS
   Approved at AASP Board Meeting 10/31/98, Ensenada, Mexico
   Revised for web page inclusion 10/9/02
   Board of Directors procedure added 03/24/04
   Revised by President Martin Head 08/22/05

TITLE OF AWARD COMMEMORATIVE ITEM PRESENTED BY FREQUENCY
Presidential Service Engraved Wooden Plaque Incoming President Annually
Director at Large Service Engraved Wooden Plaque Outgoing President Annually
L.R. Wilson Best Student Paper Award Framed Certificate, $200 Awards Committee Annually
Best Poster Award Framed Certificate Awards Committee Regularly
Distinguished Service Engraved Wooden Plaque Awards Committee Occasionally
Medal for Scientific Excellence Wooden Plaque with Medal Awards Committee Occasionally
Medal for Excellence in Education Wooden Plaque with Medal Awards Committee Occasionally
Honorary Life Membership Framed Certificate Awards Committee Infrequently
Board of Directors Award Plaque or Certificate AASP President Infrequently


PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE

Awarded to outgoing President during the Annual Business Luncheon.



DIRECTOR AT LARGE SERVICE

Awarded to outgoing Directors at Large during the Annual Business Luncheon.




PROCEDURE FOR THE AASP BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARD

(Awarded item is a plaque or certificate)
(To be awarded by the AASP President)

This award is given by the AASP Board of Directors to individuals who have made extensive and long-standing contributions to AASP. It is given infrequently to AASP members for a lifetime of service to AASP. The nomination and decision is made within the board.



PROCEDURE FOR THE AASP MEDAL FOR SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE

(Awarded item is a plaque containing the AASP logo in the form of a medal)
(To be awarded by the Chairman of the Awards Committee)

Nominations for the AASP Medal for Scientific Excellence are submitted to the Chair of the AASP Awards Committee, who then makes recommendations to the AASP President. They are due March 1, in time for consideration at the mid-yearly meeting of the AASP Board of Directors, for presentation at the following annual meeting. This award primarily has been given to persons making fundamental contributions to the development of the science of Palynology.

The Chair of the AASP Awards Committee distributes the nomination packet to the Awards Committee members for consideration.

The packet consists of
    A letter of nomination summarizing reasons for nomination, and listing supporting documentation

    Several additional letters of support emphasizing the candidates's qualifications, palynological-research history, role in the development of Palynology, and other "excellence."

    The candidates Curriculum Vitae including education, employment, and publications.

    A letter of dedication, should the award be made, to appear in the Newsletter, and to be read at the award ceremony at the luncheon of the Annual Meeting.


PROCEDURE FOR THE AASP MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

(Awarded item is a plaque containing the AASP logo in the form of a medal)
(To be awarded by the Chairman of the Awards Committee)

Nominations for the AASP Medal for Excellence in Education are submitted to the Chair of the AASP Awards Committee, who then makes recommendations to the AASP President. They are due March 1, in time for consideration at the mid-yearly meeting of the AASP Board of Directors, for presentation at the following annual meeting. This award is to be given to persons who have been leaders in the field of palynological instruction, who have consistently demonstrated excellence in palynological instruction, and who have trained practicing palynologists.

The Chair of the AASP Awards Committee distributes the nomination packet to the Awards Committee members for consideration.

The packet consists of
    A letter of nomination summarizing reasons for nomination, and listing supporting documentation

    Letters of support emphasizing the candidate's career in palynological instruction, including classes and seminars offered, numbers of students trained in palynology, students with careers in palynology, and other contributions to palynological education including texts or other educational materials.

    A letter of dedication, should the award be made, to appear in the Newsletter, and to be read at the award ceremony at the luncheon of the Annual Meeting.

    The criteria evaluated by the committee includes

    Impact of the candidate's career on the science of palynology

    Length of service: number of classes and seminars taught

    Number of students instructed: undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students

    Palynology textbooks and other educational literature published

    Administrative duties at educational institutions


PROCEDURE FOR THE AASP DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

(Awarded item is an engraved plaque)
(To be awarded by the Chairman of the Awards Committee)

Nominations for the AASP Distinguished Service Award are submitted to the Chair of the AASP Awards Committee, who then makes recommendations to the AASP President. They are due March 1, in time for consideration at the mid-yearly meeting of the AASP Board of Directors, for presentation at the following annual meeting. The award primarily has been given to persons who have repeatedly and generously given of their time and resources to the American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists, and whose efforts have advanced this organization.

The Chair of the AASP Awards Committee distributes the nomination packet to the Awards Committee members for consideration.

The packet consists of
    A letter of nomination summarizing reasons for nomination, and listing supporting documentation

    Letters of support emphasizing the candidates's service to and significance to the American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists

    History of AASP service listing dates of offices held, committee membership, committees chaired, AASP publications, and other service

    A letter of dedication, should the award be made, to appear in the Newsletter, and to be read at the award ceremony at the luncheon of the Annual Meeting.


PROCEDURE FOR THE AASP HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

(Awarded item is a certificate signed by the President and Board of Directors)
(To be awarded by the Chairman of the Awards Committee)

Nominations for the AASP Honorary Life Membership are submitted to the Chair of the AASP Awards Committee, who then makes recommendations to the AASP President. They are due March 1, in time for consideration at the mid-yearly meeting of the AASP Board of Directors, for presentation at the following annual meeting. The award primarily has been given to persons making fundamental contributions to the science of Palynology and generous contributions to AASP. These may be persons who are not members of AASP, but should be.

The Chair of the AASP Awards Committee distributes the nomination packet to the Awards Committee members for consideration.

The packet consists of
    A letter of nomination summarizing reasons for nomination, and listing supporting documentation

    A letter of dedication, should the award be made, to appear in the Newsletter, and to be read at the award ceremony at the luncheon of the Annual Meeting.


BEST POSTER AWARD

(Awarded item is a framed certificate, signed by the judging committee)
(To be awarded by the Awards Committee)

Judged by an ad hoc committee formed by the AASP Awards Committed at the time of the annual meeting. The criteria are established by the judging committee and usually should include neatness and attractiveness of the poster including its graphics; scientific merit of the research problem; clarity and innovativeness of the research methods; clarity and simplicity of the results. Awardee may be a student or professional registrant for the meeting.
Award Form


L.R. WILSON BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD

(Awarded item is a check for $200 and a framed certificate, signed by the judging committee)
(To be awarded by the Awards Committee)

Named for Leonard R. Wilson, University of Oklahoma, a pioneer in the field of palynology. He published over 200 scientific papers effectively demonstrating the relationships of plants to sediments and rocks through time. He actively advanced the idea that plant microfossils could become a powerful biostratigraphic tool. Wilson was the first man to perceive the common uses of palynology in oil exploration and served as a consultant to 17 major and independent oil companies during his career.

Judged by an ad hoc committee formed by the AASP Awards Committed at the time of the annual meeting. The criteria are established by the judging committee and usually should include audibility, clarity, speed, poise and appearance of the speaker; clear statement of the problem, methods and conclusions of the research; quality of the illustrations.
Award Form




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Last Updated Aug. 22, 2005