(Individual, must be LAWTE member)
Purpose: To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the field of laboratory animal science. An honorarium of $250, plaque and a lifetime membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient
Criteria
1. LAWTE member for more than 2 years
2. Active LAWTE participant (officer, committee member or presenter)
3. Engages in training programs or regulatory compliance in the laboratory animal science industry
4. Assists with writing guidelines and policies to support an animal care program(s)
5. Assists in efforts to secure AAALAC accreditation
6. Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education (certifications, maintaining a professional license, etc.)
7. Participation in AALAS and AALAS Branch activities (presenter, committee member or officer)
8. Additional consideration is given for nominees who have:
• AALAS certification at the LATG or CMAR level, or CPIA
• Used animal models or other training methods to reduce the number of animals used
• Incorporated web-based models
• Emphasized the 3Rs in their training methods
• A history of public outreach