Purpose: To recognize outstanding professional achievement of a clinical laboratory science Educator who, in personal and professional life as a member of ASCLS and LSCLS, has demonstrated dedication to the highest professional ideals and concern for the well-being of this fellow man; and who, by outstanding example, has inspired others in clinical laboratory science. Award will be based on specific measurable contributions via evidence submitted to judges.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, candidate must:
Be a member of LSCLS and ASCLS currently and for the past four (4) years prior to nomination.
Be actively involved in the profession of clinical laboratory science and in an educator’s role as a bench instructor, education coordinator/program director, college or university educator, or otherwise involved in the education process.
Request 3 letters of recommendation (at least one from a student who was taught by the nominee in the last 12 months). The letters should be mailed directly to the Awards Chair. If more than three are received, the first three received will be used for award determination.
Must not be currently serving as chair or vice-chair of the ASCLS Education Section of the Scientific Assembly.
Judging: Judging will be based on the following:
Presentations to professional activities as lecturer/presenter or workshop faculty.
Professional publications.
Professional meetings attended.
Other LSCLS and ASCLS activities at local, state, regional, or national level, with more emphasis being placed on state activities since this is a state award.
Activities in other professional organizations.
Community Service.
Extra degrees or education.
Letters of recommendation.
Member of ASCLS Education Scientific Assembly.
Criteria/point system below.
Award: A plaque is presented to winner at Awards Ceremony.
