American Society of Animal Science Western Section

WSASAS Awards
Young Scientist Award


Objective:	To recognize outstanding research achievement by young members of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science.

Award:	A specified monetary award and an appropriate plaque

Eligibility for Nomination:	1. A nominee must be a member of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science and may not be more than 40 years of age when nominated. 2. Nominees should be actively engaged in basic or applied research in any of the various areas of animal agriculture. 3. Research activities of a nominee will be evaluated in terms of contributions to greater efficiency or quality of livestock production or utilization. 4. Officers of the Western Section ASAS, while holding such position, are not eligible for this award. 5. Nominations may be submitted by active members in good standing of the American Society of Animal Science.

Material from Nominator:	1. Biography of the nominee not to exceed 2670 characters and spaces 2. A summary statement documenting the nature, extent and importance of the nominee's contribution to animal agriculture not to exceed 8000 characters and spaces in length. 3. A publication list 4. At least 3 and no more than 5 letters of support. 5. One copy of a citation of approximately 500 words suitable for publication in the Journal of Animal Science