Award Nominations Being Accepted  
DEADLINE: June 1, 2016

 
Only one day left to submit nominations for the following awards!

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 as well as service to the society. ASHI is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

The Rising Star 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* (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 winning essay will appear in an ASHI publication.

*Essay must be written by the nominee and validated by his/her Lab Director

The ASHI Distinguished Service Award was established in 1999 to honor colleagues who have contributed significantly to ASHI's heritage. This award recognizes:

* ASHI membership past or present, doctoral or non-doctoral
* creativity in moving ASHI in new directions, both scientifically and as an organization
* service to ASHI
* educational contributions 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. This 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, this award 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, two additional supporting letters (only one is needed if the nominator is an ASHI member), a brief biosketch 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. The nominee must be a non-doctoral ASHI member who has not previously received the award. Requirements for nomination consist of a letter of nomination from an ASHI member, two additional supporting letters, and the candidate's curriculum vitae.

Submit your nominations now! Award winners will be featured in the ASHI Quarterly and on the ASHI website.

Click here for a listing of past awardees.

NOMINATIONS FOR ALL AWARDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2016.

Send nominations and supporting information to:
Katherine Miranda
ASHI Executive Office