FOUNDER’S AWARD (Individual) – must be a current LAWTE member
Purpose:
To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the laboratory animal field. An honorarium of $250, plaque and a lifetime membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient.
Criteria
LAWTE member for more than 2 years
Active LAWTE participant (officer, committee member or presenter)
Engages in training programs or regulatory compliance in the laboratory animal science industry
Assists with writing guidelines and policies to support an animal care program(s)
Assists in efforts to secure AAALAC International accreditation
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education (certifications, maintaining a professional license, etc.)
Participation in AALAS and AALAS Branch activities (presenter, committee member or officer)
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
IMPACT AWARD (Individual)
Purpose:
To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the laboratory animal field that has a passion for teaching and encourages students to learn. An honorarium of $150, plaque and a 1-year membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient.
Criteria
Motivates students towards excellence in their laboratory animal science work
Inspires others around them to grow and develop their capabilities
Develops curriculum and/or course materials for the purpose of engaging students in the learning process
Encourages a multi-disciplinary teaching approach with the aim to develop participants into motivated learners
Engages in training programs or regulatory compliance in the laboratory animal science community
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education (certifications, maintaining a professional license, etc.)
Additional consideration is given for nominees who have:
AALAS certification at any level
AALAS and branch participation (presenter, committee member or officer)
Emphasized the 3Rs in their training methods
The ROOKIE AWARD (Individual)
Purpose:
To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the laboratory animal field that is relatively new to the training environment. An honorarium of $150, plaque and a 1-year membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient.
Criteria
Less than 2 years in the training environment
Engages in training programs or regulatory compliance in the laboratory animal industry
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education (certifications, maintaining a professional license, etc.)
Consideration is given for nominees who have:
AALAS certification at any level
AALAS and branch participation (presenter, committee member or officer)
Emphasized the 3Rs in their training methods
The TOP Awards (Individual or Group)
Performance
Development
Program
Purpose:
A “Top” award recognizes an individual, group, or organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in the laboratory animal training arena since the last LAWTE meeting. A plaque will be awarded to the recipients.
Top Award – Performance
Criteria
Has given a public presentation, workshop, or lecture in the laboratory animal arena since the last LAWTE meeting
Nominee has demonstrated themselves to be an impactful, authoritative, and engaging speaker
Top Award – Development
Criteria – any of the following
Has developed a powerful and influential training curriculum in the laboratory animal field
Has developed a powerful and influential online learning program or resource in the laboratory animal field
Has developed a powerful and influential training webinar in the laboratory animal field
Has developed a powerful and influential training tool in the laboratory animal field
Top Award – Program
Criteria
Training program must be supported by an AAALAC International-accredited animal facility
Facility management must demonstrate a commitment to training
The training program ensures proficiency by multiple avenues of assessment
The training program has emphasized the 3Rs in their training methods
Facility management has demonstrated a commitment to continuing education by encouraging AALAS certification and participation in outside training opportunities
