[Sighfis-l] 2003 Awards Nominations Sought

[Richard Hill]

2003 ASIST Awards Nominations Sought:

All ASIST members are encouraged to consider nominees for the ASIST awards.  Deadlines for most nominations are early June through mid-July.  Please contact ASIST by email at asis at asis.org, phone (301) 495-0900 or visit our website <http://www.asis.org/awards/awardchart.htm> for requirements. The following is a list of awards available with their deadlines:

Research Award -given for a systematic "program of research" in a single area at a level beyond the single study, but not at the level of a lifetime's work.                  -  Deadline June 1st

UMI Doctoral Dissertation Award -  purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding recent doctoral candidates whose research contributes significantly to an understanding of some aspect of information science.  Deadline June 1st

ISI/ASIST Citation Analysis Research Grant- is to support research based on citation analysis by encouraging and assisting individuals in this area of study with their research.   Deadline  June 1st.

 Best Information Science Book Award -  is to recognize the outstanding book in information science published during the preceding calendar year. Any book in the broad rage of Information Science is eligible .Nominations are accepted from publishers or individuals.   Deadline June 1st.

 Pratt-Severn Student Research Award-  purpose of this award is to encourage student research and writing in the field of information science.   Papers will be forwarded to the Jury without author identification.  Deadline June15th

Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award- recognizes sustained excellence and the unique contributions of an individual in the teaching of information Science. Must be directly involved in teaching some aspect of information science on a continuing basis.   Deadline July 1st

 ISI Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship-  encourages and supports doctoral students with their dissertation research.  Package should include description of the research; schedule for completion; budget  & budget justification; names of dissertation advisors and committee members, letter of endorsement from the student's advisor and a curriculum vitae.   Deadline July 1st

Award of Merit- awarded annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of information science, either through the expression of  a new, revolutionary idea,  the development of better information dissemination  techniques, substantial research efforts or outstanding  service to the information professional evidenced by successful efforts in the educational, social or political processes affecting the profession.   Deadline July 1st

Chapter Member of the Year- is to recognize the service of an individual to a particular chapter.  It is given for significant contributions to the membership of the Chapter through participation in and support in meetings and publications, funding raising, recruitment and various other activities. This award recognizes contributions at the local level.   Deadline July 1st

Chapter Event of the Year-  recognizes the best event held by a chapter  during the previous year.  Any type of event is eligible.  Deadline July 1st

Watson Davis Award- recognizes an individual member of the Society who has shown continuous dedicated service to the membership through active participation in and support of ASIST programs, chapters, SIGS, committees and publications.   Deadline July 15th

James M. Cretsos Leadership Award - purpose is to recognize a new ASIST member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIST activities.  Deadline July 15th

Student Chapter of the Year- recognizes outstanding student chapters for their participation in and contributions to the American Society for Information Science and Technology. Deadline May 31st

Chapter of the Year- recognizes outstanding chapters for their contributions to American Society for Information Science and Technology and the advancement of information science.   Deadline August 15th

SIG of the Year- recognizes outstanding professional accomplishments and activities of an ASIST Special Interest Group.   Deadline August 15th

SIG Member of the Year- recognizes the service of an individual to the program of a particular Special Interest Group.    Deadline August 15th

SIG Publication of the Year- recognizes the best publication produced by a Special Interest Group during the previous year.  Deadline July 15th

Best JASIST paper award- recognizes the best refereed paper published in the volume year of the Journal of American Society for Information Science and Technology preceding the ASIST annual meeting.

Chapter Publication of the Year-recognizes the best publication produced by a chapter during the previous year (July-June).  Deadline July 1st


Richard Hill
Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD  20910
FAX: (301) 495-0900
VOICE: (301) 495-0900
rhill at asis.org