DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Northeast Branch American Dairy Science Association
Northeast Section American Society of Animal Science
Nominations for the 1999 Distinguished Service Award of the Northeast ADSA/ASAS should be sent to:
Dr. Ranson L. Baldwin
USDA-ARS
Building 200 Room 108 BARC-East
10300 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705
Office: 301/504-8964
Ruminant Nutrition Lab
FAX: 301/504-8961
E-mail: rbaldwin@asrr.arsusda.gov
Written intention for nomination should be received by January 22, 1999 and complete nomination package must be received by March 1, 1999.
1. Purpose: Recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science.
2. Eligibility: Must be a member of the ADSA or ASAS and currently active in the field of Animal/Dairy Science. The recipient will be chosen from among the candidates who have long and distinguished service in the Northeast area.
3. Basis for selection: Selection from among the eligible candidates will be based upon total achievement in all areas related to animal production and/or their products, including the following: teaching, research, extension, responsibilities with the national and regional ADSA/ASAS activities emphasis will be placed on activities within the region, and with the livestock, and dairy organizations, and effectiveness of the candidate's efforts. Recipients will have demonstrated distinction and leadership in broad areas of work.
4. The awardee will receive an inscribed plaque which will be presented at the 1999 Northeast ADSA/ASAS meeting in Princess Anne, Maryland.
5. Five (5) copies of the nomination form are required. The material submitted should include:
a. Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including a list of publications.
b. Summary statement of no more than four (4) pages, establishing the nature and importance of the nominee's contribution to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science in the Northeast.
c. A citation of no more than 500 words regarding the nominee prepared by the nominator suitable for journal publication.
d. Up to four (4) letters of support for the nomination.