NOMINATE DESERVING MEMBERS

Dear Fellow Members of USAS:

Every year before the annual USAS conference, members like you nominate exemplary colleagues, friends, and or acquaintances that have shown dedication and excitement towards the development and future of aquaculture in the US.  These awards are given out yearly at our annual meetings to the best and most active and/or accomplished members of the aquaculture community whether from academia, government, or industry.

Please take a moment to identify those aquaculture champions that have made a difference and fit into these prestigious awards.  We request nominations for outstanding members that are deserving of these awards, as described below.  All nominations must include three (3) letters of recommendation that address the specific contributions of the nominee corresponding to each award’s criteria and a 1-page summary of the nominee’s biographical information.  Submit your nomination to the current President-Elect.

The deadline for submitting a complete nomination packet will be announced annually, typically in summer or fall.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort to help a distinguished member be honored for their dedication and outstanding achievements. You will find the most recent award winners here with past awardees here.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award

The Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made contributions and broad impacts throughout their career to aquaculture in the United States through research, education, extension and/or industry development. This award recognizes a long-time commitment of service to aquaculture that is deemed highly significant and enduring.

Douglas Drennan II Industry Leadership Award

This award will recognize an outstanding person in the aquaculture industry and community. The award would recognize an individual who has both professionally and personally contributed to the aquaculture industry through improving technology, innovation and/or process and demonstrated a personal commitment to the aquaculture community, especially students. Nominees would not necessarily have to be a USAS member.

Distinguished Early Career Award

The Distinguished Early Career Award recognizes an individual who has been involved with U.S. Aquaculture for 10 years or less. This award recognizes outstanding leadership or innovation in research, education, extension or industry development in the field of aquaculture. This award specifically emphasizes significant personal contributions made to further advance U.S. aquaculture.

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding personal contributions to the U.S.A.S. and/or the U.S. aquaculture industry. This award emphasizes significant leadership and overall impact in research, education, extension, or industry development in the field of aquaculture.