ASAS Northeast Section / ADSA Northeast Branch

Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: Recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science.

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.

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 national and regional ADSA/ASAS activities (emphasis will be placed on activities within the region), cooperative efforts with livestock and dairy organizations, and demonstrated effectiveness of the candidate's efforts. Recipients will have distinction and leadership in broad areas of work.

The recipient will receive an inscribed plaque presented at the Northeast ADSA/ASAS annual business meeting.

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.

A citation of no more than 500 words regarding the nominee prepared by the nominator suitable for journal publication.