J.J. Noonan Scholarship

Description / Purpose

This award is present to students from area schools and colleges that offer a degree in laboratory animal science.

These awards are based on merit, achievement and need, and are for the purpose of “furthering the student’s education in the field of laboratory animal science.”

 

Award

Two scholarships sent directly to the school or college shall be awarded annually, each award consisting of a $1,000 honorarium.

 

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

The candidate must:

a.  Be pursuing a full-time high school, college, or graduate level curriculum related to laboratory animal science or medicine.

b.   Be maintaining an overall “B” grade point average either currently or in immediate past year.

c.   Demonstrate financial need in order to complete student’s education.

d.   Be preparing to enter a career in laboratory animal science or related field.

e.  Should be attempting to gain practical experience with lab animals, large or small, used in research, education, training, or testing before or while attaining an academic education. Working summer, weekends, or evenings caring for or managing animals is important in rounding out the formal education.

f.   Be attending eligible institution:

Institution Eligibility: The candidate MUST attend an institution that has a letter on file with DVB/AALAS stating that the school or college curriculum meets the qualifications of the J.J. Noonan Scholarship Awards criteria. 

 

Nominee Process

The candidate must submit a letter to the DVB/AALAS Awards Chairperson describing their personal qualifications and why they should be given the scholarship award. This letter should address:

1)  School he/she is attending or planning to attend.

2)  Candidate’s current and/or past grade point average, whichever applies.

3)  Candidate’s financial need.

4)  Candidate’s intended career goals related to lab animal science.

5)  Candidate’s practical experience with lab animals used in research, education, training, or testing before or while attaining an academic education.

 

In addition, the candidate must submit a letter or recommendation from the appropriate institutional official to validate the candidate’s letter.

 

Applicants who do not address the specific qualifications listed above or who do not submit a recommen- dation letter may not be considered.

 

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Award

Description / Purpose

To promote technician author involvement in local and national newsletters and to encourage technicians to submit abstracts to present at the National AALAS meeting. DVB will sponsor one technician each year to attend the National AALAS Meeting.

 

Award

Award certificate and $1,000 to be used for trip to the AALAS National meeting.

 a. The $1,000 includes reimbursement that can be applied to the following:

• Registration to AALAS meeting
• Hotel Costs (Reservations can be made the night prior to beginning of meeting).
• Transportation costs: train, taxi, airline, car.
• Parking and toll costs if car is driven or parked at airport.
• Meals (up to whatever the government rate is for the particular site).
• The winner is responsible for any personal costs outside of those mentioned above.

For National Meetings: Workshops may be included as long as total for the entire trip does not exceed $1,000.

b. Obligation of Recipient:

• The awarded technician must agree to summarize the educational experience
gained by attendance at the National Meeting and present a summary to either be published in the DVB-AALAS newsletter or presented at DVB meeting upon return.

 

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

The candidate must:

1. Be a DVB member (membership can be applied for at the time of article submission).
2. Be currently working as a laboratory animal technician (animal care, cage wash, veterinary technician, research technician).
3. Have authored an article or abstract that has been accepted by the appropriate agency (DVB AALAS newsletter, LAS Pro Magazine, scholarly journal, abstract for National Meeting, TriBranch Symposium, or other laboratory animal related meeting).

 

Nominee Process

The candidate must:

The application form MUST be filled out (see Appendix C), signed by applicant’s supervisor and be returned to the Awards Chair by May 1st.. The article or abstract and the acceptance of submission documentation must be included with the application.

Technician Authors Support Program Application Form

Name _____________________

Address ___________________________

Phone Number _________________________

Date _____________________

DVB-AALAS Member ______________________

Supervisor's Approval:

It is agreed to that the above named person will be given the appropriate time off from work to attend the TriBranch Symposium and annual AALAS meeting (if selected by the Technician Authors Support Program Committee).

Supervisor’s Signature _____________________ Date __________________ 

 

 

Purina Annual AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician Award

Description / Purpose

This award is presented annually to a person who has exhibited a positive impact to enrich, enhance, or improve the lives of animals or the environment they work in regards the animal welfare.

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $150.00 gift card. Additionally, Purina will donate $50.00 to the AALAS Foundation in the award recipient's name. Purina is responsible for preparing the plaque and presenting the award. The Purina representative should be sent a copy of the recommendation letter prior to the presentation.

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

1. Daily contact with animals of one or more species in the form of handing, feeding, watering, changing bedding, etc.
2. Demonstrated positive attitude toward the welfare of animals.
3. Demonstrated performance excellence.
4. Pursuit of knowledge in the field of animal care and should be present (i.e, any course work or formal training.)
5. Innovative approaches to animal husbandry related problems should be cited.
6. All considerations being equal, candidates having current membership in Local or National AALAS will be selected.

Supervisory responsibility and formal degrees are not important considerations for the Award.

Nomination Process

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same award in the future years.

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

ACTS Training and Education Award

Description / Purpose

This award will be presented annually to a person whose job responsibility   include training and education within the field of laboratory animal science and who is dedicated to promoting animal welfare through training and education.

The purpose of the award is to promote the sharing of skills and knowledge with colleagues through training and educational opportunities.

 

Criteria for nominations are as follows:

 

1. Be a DVB AALAS member in good standing.
2. Have training and/or education as their primary job responsibility.
3. In addition, one or more criteria should be met:
4. Demonstrated positive benefit to nominee’s institution or peers because of their dedication to training and education.
5. Participation (attending, ideally volunteering or presenting) in outside activities that promote the advancement of training and education as well as the humane use of animals in research. Examples include:

1. Presenting at conferences or local meetings (TriBranch, National AALAS, etc)
2. Participation in educational opportunities locally (LASTS, DVB AALAS meetings)
3. Publication of training related articles (DVB newsletter, LAS Pro Magazine, industry journals)
4. Development of novel training initiatives
5. Public outreach
6. Participates in training related organizations or committees (such as LAWTE, ASTD, etc) OR AALAS committees related to education (such as OLC, CRB, LASTS)

 

Nominee Process

1. One letter of endorsement from the nominee’s manager / supervisor
2. Two letters of support. One ideally from someone who has been trained by nominee. This award includes a $250.00 honorarium. The ACTS award nomination form should be filled out on the DVB Awards Online Nomination form. All nominees process letters need to be uploaded on the form.

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same award in the future years. 
 

 

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

Bio-Serv Enhancement or Improvement of Animal Welfare Award

Description / Purpose

This award is presented annually to a person who has exhibited a positive impact to enrich, enhance, or
improve the lives of animals or the enviroment they work in regards the animal welfare.

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $150.00 honorarium. Bio-Serv is responsible for preparing the
plaque and presenting the award.

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

1. Candidate has enriched the lives of the animals they work with.
2. Has enhanced the living environment for the animal colonies the work with.
3. Has positively impacted research and the morale of the animal care staff with improvements.
4. Has displayed the 3 R's ( Reduction, Renement, Replacement) in their plan for enhancement and
   improvement
5. Has reduced or eliminated distress or created other benets for the animals they work with.
6. Person nominated does not need to be a member of DVB AALAS, but must me within the Delaware
   Valley area.

Nomination Process

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same
award in the future years

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

Animal Specialties and Provisions,
LLC Technical Services Award

Description / Purpose

This award is presented annually to a person who is primary responsible for the day-to-day care and handing of laboratory animals. Examples may include a technician who is responsible for carrying out the duties of a study (dosing, weighting, necropsy, laboratory, etc) or a technician who is primarily responsible for animal health (breeding, surgery, health monitoring / treatments).

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $250.00 honorarium. ASAP is responsible for preparing the plaque
and presenting the award.

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

1. Must be technician working in the field of laboratory animal science.
2. Must have daily contact with laboratory animals, or provide laboratory support for research protocols
   and / or animals health programs.
3. Demonstrate positive and pro-active attitude towards animal health and welfare.
4. Demonstrate pursuit of knowledge in the eld of laboratory animal science.
5. Must be a member in good standing of the DVB branch of AALAS.
6. AALAS or AHT certication is preferred but not mandatory.
7. A person from within DVB must nominate the candidate.

Nomination Process

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same
award in the future years

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

American Protective Products Veterinarian of the Year Award

Description / Purpose

This DVB-AALAS-American Protective Products Veterinarian of the Year Award, instituted in 2008 is offered annually for outstanding accomplishments by a Veterinarian who is active in the DVB AALAS community. This award may not be give every year.

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $200.00 Honorarium.

 

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria 

1. Must be a Laboratory Animal Veterinarian.
2. Active DVB AALAS member in good standing.
3. Demonstrated involvement in DVB AALAS.
4. Demonstrated interest in the improvement of care, quality, and environment of animals used in biologic and medical research.
5. Contributions to and accomplishments for education, training, or animal care in the field of lab animal science.

Nomination packet must include a letter of nomination and at least one seconding letter. Nomination letter may include:

1. Experience in laboratory animal science.
2. Years in the field, skills, knowledge of lab animal science.
3. Educational background
4. Participation in DVB & National AALAS, ACLAM, etc.
5. Involvement in public education, teaching, training.
6. Contributions and or accomplishments in the laboratory animal field. 
7. Contributions to improving the quality, standards, or techniques in the laboratory animal field. 
8. Recognition by peers as well as any awards or honors previously recognized for accomplishments in the field.  

Allentown Facility
Manager / Supervisors

Description / Purpose

This award is present annually to the Facility Manager / Supervisors in recognition of their efforts and
achievements in the eld of laboratory animal management.

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $250.00 honorarium. Allentown is responsible for preparing the
plaque and presenting the award.

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

1. Candidate must be a facility supervisor or manager (not a department manager or supervisor)
2. Candidate must be a member in good standing of the local AALAS branch
3. AALAS certication is preferred, but not mandatory.
4. Candidate must be nominated by a person from within their home branch.
5. Candidate should actively participate in animal technician and / or branch affairs.

Nomination Process

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same
award in the future years.

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

Source Center Inc: Dr. Robert A. Roosa Regulatory Compliance Award

Award

This award consists of a plaque and a $300.00 Honorarium

Nominee Qualifications / Criteria

1. Be in a regulatory compliance role, supporting the laboratory animal science field.
2. Including , but limited to IACUC, PAM, groups, etc.
3. Be a member in good standing of the DVB AALAS branch
4. Should actively participate in animal technicians and / or branch affairs.
5. AALAS certified is preferred , but not mandatory.

Nomination Process

Note: Anyone having received this award may not be nominated for the same award in the future years.

 

Deadline for the applications is May 1st.

ACTS Award - Upload one letter of endorsement form the nominee's manage / supervisor and two additional support letter, ideally from someone who has been trained by the nominee. These letters should be 200 words or less.