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LINKS TO AWARD DESCRIPTIONS OVERVIEW OF AWARDS PROGRAM The
Gerontological Society of America, the national professional association for researchers
in the field of aging, fosters new ideas, recognizes leadership in gerontological
teaching and service, and salutes outstanding and potential research through a
host of awards. The Society's awards program has a dual purpose--to honor
outstanding leaders in the field of gerontology and to focus attention on new
developments in the area of aging. In a way, the Society's award winners
serve as milestones in the history and development of gerontology. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL NOMINATIONS AND MATERIALS TO:
Awards Coordinator SOCIETY-WIDE AWARDS
The Donald P. Kent Award is given annually to a member of The Gerontological Society of America who best exemplifies the highest standards for professional leadership in gerontology through teaching, service, and interpretation of gerontology to the larger society. The award was created in 1973 in memory of Donald P. Kent for his outstanding leadership in translating research findings into practical use. The winner of the Kent Award presents a lecture at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The Kent Award Lecture is one of the highlights of the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. Nominees must be Fellows of the Society. The Nomination Form must be accompanied by a nomination letter, a current curriculum vitae, no more than five letters of endorsement, and due no later than May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Robert W. Kleemeier Award is given annually to a member of The Gerontological Society of America in recognition for outstanding research in the field of gerontology. The award, created in 1965, is in memory of a former president of the Society whose contributions to the quality of life through research in aging were exemplary. The winner of the Kleemeier Award presents a lecture at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The Kleemeier Award Lecture is one of the highlights of the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. Nominees must be Fellows of the Society. The Nomination Form must be accompanied by a nomination letter, a current curriculum vitae, no more than five letters of endorsement, and due no later than May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The M. Powell Lawton Award sponsored by Polisher Research Institute of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life (formerly Philadelphia Geriatric Center) is presented annually to an individual to honor contributions from applied research that have benefited older people and their care. The award is named in memory of M. Powell Lawton for his outstanding contributions to applied gerontological research. The winner of the Lawton Award presents a lecture at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The Lawton Award Lecture is one of the highlights of the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. The award recognizes a significant contribution in gerontology that has led to an innovation in gerontological treatment, practice or service, prevention, amelioration of symptoms or barriers, or a public policy change that has led to some practical application that improves the lives of older persons. Although research is the usual origin of such contributions, leadership in defining and implementing a creative program may also be recognized. The award also honors an individual for exemplifying one or more of the outstanding professional and personal qualities of the late M. Powell Lawton. Nominees can be a person from any discipline who has made such a contribution to applied gerontology. Nominations must be made by a member of The Gerontological Society of America although nominees need not be members of GSA. Nomination should be as descriptive as possible drawing from the following guidelines:
Nominations of candidates in the early or mid stages of their career are encouraged. Presented annually at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, the award consists of a cash award of $2,500 and a certificate. In addition, if the awardee has no support for attending the GSA Annual Meeting, up to $1,000 can be made available for the awardee's travel and per diem expenses. The Nomination Form must be accompanied by a nomination letter, a current curriculum vitae, two letters of endorsement, and due no later than May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Maxwell A. Pollack Award for Productive Aging recognizes instances of practice informed by research and analysis, research that directly improved policy or practice, and distinction in bridging the worlds of research and practice. Presented annually at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, the award consists of a cash award, certificate, and symbol totaling $10,000. Individual(s) who are mid-career and actively engaged in the conception and development of innovative programs that demonstrate excellence in translating research into practical application or policy are eligible for this award. The nominated individual(s) need not be a member of The Gerontological Society of America but nominations of non-members need an endorsement by at least one GSA member. The deadline for nominations for the Maxwell A. Pollack Award is May 5th, 2008.
Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Foundation Award in Behavioral and Social Gerontology acknowledges outstanding early career contributions in behavioral and social gerontology.
The award will be given to a person from any discipline in the social sciences. Eligible nominees must have the Ph.D. degree and must not be more than 10 years past the date the Ph.D. was awarded. Nominations are not restricted to GSA members. International participation is encouraged.
Nominations made by others or self-nominations will be accepted. Nomination packages are due to the GSA office no later than May 5, 2008. Accompany the GSA Nomination Form with documentation as to why the nominee is deserving of this award, including: a nominating letter detailing
the research and making the case for its impact on and contribution to the field,a
current curriculum vitae, and up to three letters endorsing the nomination.
The award recipient will receive a plaque and a $1,000 cash award and is invited to present a lecture at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. Click here for a complete list of past awardees. Section Awards
The George Sacher Student Award is given to the best student presentation by a GSA member at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. To be eligible for the award, a student member of the Society must submit an abstract and be accepted for the Annual Scientific Meeting. The abstract must be accompanied by a letter from the student's advisor verifying the submitted work is the student's. The student must then present the work at the Annual Scientific Meeting. The annual $500 award is designed to encourage research and to foster interest among students in the Biological Sciences section to play an active role in the Society's annual meetings. To apply for this award check the box on the abstract submission form. After being accepted must apply for award by September 21, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Nathan Shock New Investigator Award is given for outstanding contributions to new knowledge about aging through basic biological research. The award was established in 1986 to honor Dr. Nathan Shock, a pioneer in gerontological research at the National Institutes of Health, and a founding member of The Gerontological Society of America. Nominees must have a PhD, MD, DDS, or equivalent degree and must be within seven years of their postdoctoral research. Nominations for the annual $1,500 award must include the Nomination Form, a current curriculum vitae, a summary of the research project (not to exceed 1,000 words), two letters of recommendation, three reprints of relevant research papers authored by the candidate, and due no later than May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
Biological Sciences and Health Sciences Sections are offering The Austin Bloch Postdoctoral Fellow Award to recognize an outstanding paper or poster contribution by a Postdoctoral Fellow in biomedical sciences. The Biological Sciences and Health Sciences Sections alternate annually in selecting the award from among their respective section's submissions. In order to be eligible for the 2005 award, the first author's abstract must be submitted to the Biological Sciences Section and accepted for presentation at the GSA Annual Meeting. Additionally, the criteria for eligibility includes being engaged in relevant research, and submitting to GSA a support letter from an advisor.; Following the selection of program by the Program Committee, individuals with accepted presentations will be contacted by GSA to send the additional information needed for nomination All nomination materials must be received in the GSA office by September 21, 2008. Hot Poster presentations accepted to the Biological Sciences Section's program will also be eligible. The award consists of a certificate and a cash prize of $400. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Joseph T. Freeman Award is a lectureship in geriatrics and is awarded to a prominent physician in the field of aging--both in research and practice--who is a member of the Society's Health Sciences section. The Freeman Lecture is one of the highlights of the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. The award, which carries a prize of $250, was established in 1977 through a bequest from a patient's estate as a tribute to Dr. Joseph T. Freeman, a leading physician and one of the Society's distinguished members and past president. In addition to the nomination form, include a current curriculum vitae and a statement about the nominee’s contribution. Nominations for the Freeman award are due no later than May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Person-in-Training Award is given to a student of the Health Sciences section for the best student presentation at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. Eligibility for the Person-in-Training Award is limited to students enrolled in a doctoral program who do not yet have their doctoral degree. The $500 award is designed to encourage research and to foster interest among students in the Health Sciences section and to encourage participation in the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. To be eligible for the award, abstracts must be submitted and accepted for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting. After being accepted must apply for award by September 21, 2008. Once the abstract has been accepted, a 1,500-word paper by the trainee describing the research must be submitted. The paper must be accompanied by a letter from the student's advisor verifying that the submitted work is the student's. The award is made on the basis of the paper. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Health Sciences Research Award is given to a new investigator in the Health Sciences Section. Individuals eligible for the Research Award are new investigators who have received a doctoral degree within the last seven years. Interested Health Sciences Section students, trainees, fellows and junior faculty must submit and have an abstract accepted for presentation at the annual meeting. The $1000 award is designed to encourage postdoctoral research and encourage participation in the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. To be eligible for the award, researchers must submit their work by the abstract deadline (September 21, 2008) and indicate a wish to be considered for the award on the abstract form. Once the abstract is accepted, a 1,500-word paper describing the research must be submitted. The award is made on the basis of the paper. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
This award, presented by the Health Sciences section, in collaboration with the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, is given to a member of the Society in recognition of outstanding and sustained contribution to geriatric nursing research. The person selected will present a special lecture at the nursing special interest group meeting during the Annual Meeting of GSA. This award carries a cash prize of $300. A Nomination form must be accompanied by a one-page statement describing the nominee’s contribution, the nominee’s CV, and a statement of significance of the nominee’s contribution to improving the lives of older persons. Due date, May 5, 2008. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
Biological Sciences and Health Sciences Sections are offering The Austin Bloch Post-Doctoral Fellow Award to recognize an outstanding paper or poster contribution by a Post-Doctoral Fellow in biomedical sciences. The Biological Sciences and Health Sciences Sections alternate annually in selecting the award from among their respective section's submissions. In order to be eligible for the 2006 award, the first author's abstract must be submitted to the Biological Sciences Section and accepted for presentation at the GSA Annual Meeting. Additionally, the criteria for eligibility includes being engaged in relevant research, and submitting to GSA a support letter from an advisor.; Following the selection of program by the Program Committee, individuals with accepted presentations will be contacted by GSA to send the additional information needed for nomination All nomination materials must be received in the GSA office by September 21, 2008. Hot Poster presentations accepted to the Biological Sciences Section's program will also be eligible. The award consists of a certificate and a cash prize of $400. Click here for a complete list of past awardees. BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SECTION
The Distinguished Career Contribution Award is presented annually to an individual whose contributions over the course of her or his career have articulated a novel theoretical or methodological perspective or synthesis that addresses a significant problem in the literature. To be eligible for the Distinguished Career Contribution Award, the individual must be (or if retired, must have been) a member of the BSS section and must have published within the past 5 years. Nomination packages are due to the GSA office no later than May 5, 2008. Accompany the GSA Nomination Form with documentation as to why the nominee is deserving of this award, including;
In describing the scholarly contribution and influence, the letters should indicate how the nominee's works have advanced science, extended the understanding of a particular area, or led to new theoretical or methodological insights. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award is given to individuals who have fostered excellence in and had a major impact on the field by virtue of their mentoring, and whose inspiration is sought by students and colleagues. To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a member of the BSS Section of GSA. The mentor must have had an influence on graduate, undergraduate, or professional students or junior colleagues, as evidenced by the number and accomplishments of her or his protege's. The nominee's influence on the next generation of gerontologists also may be evident through training programs, research on and written materials associated with pedagogy (e.g., textbooks, articles), supervising research, or providing clinical training. Nomination packages are due to the GSA office no later than May 5, 2008. Accompany the nomination form with documentation demonstrating why the nominee deserves this award, including:
Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award recognizes insightful and innovative publications on aging and life course development in the behavioral and social sciences. The $500 Kalish Award is underwritten by Baywood Publishing Company, with whom Dr. Kalish was long associated. Any empirical or conceptual publication which represents state-of-the-art thinking in aging and life course development is eligible for the award provided it is in English and was published in the last three years. Nominations for the award must be made by a GSA member. Nomination packages are due to the GSA office no later
than May 5, 2008. Accompany the GSA Nomination Form with documentation
as to why the publication is deserving of this award,
Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Behavioral and Social Sciences Section presents two awards for student posters/papers: one at the pre-dissertation level and one at the dissertation level. Eligibility at the pre-dissertation level is limited to students enrolled in doctoral programs who do not yet have their doctorate degree. Eligibilty at the dissertation level is limited to those who are no more than 18 months post doctorate on September 21, 2008. The award winner at the dissertation level receives a $1,000 cash prize and the award winner at the pre-dissertation level receives a $500 cash prize. Award winners in both categories also receive a copy of The Handbook of Aging (the Social Sciences or the Psychology edition) and a one-year GSA membership. Student members who wish to compete for this award must submit an abstract by the March 15, 2008 deadline and have it accepted for presentation on the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting program. Finalists will be requested to submit an article-length manuscript (see specifications #11 and 12 below) for final judging by September 21, 2008. The manuscript will be judged based on the following 12 criteria: 1)The paper must be a completed empirical study dealing with a topic of relevance to the BSS section of GSA. 2) The quality of review of previous theoretical and/or empirical work 3) Intelligent use and explanation of existing theory to build a context for the present paper 3) Intelligent use and explanation of existing theory to build a context for the present paper 4) Originality/Creativity 5) Extent to which relevant methodological aspects (e.g., sample, measures, data analysis) are adequately described. 6) Quality of methods (e.g., use of appropriate sampling, data collection, research design and data analytic techniques; proper execution of chosen methods). 7) Appropriateness of scope of the paper (e.g., does the author attempt to accomplish too much?) 8) Quality of Interpretation (e.g., conclusions do not extend beyond what the data indicate; awareness of study limitations; relevance to future practice, theory, or research are well-described) 9) Writing style/Adherence to guidelines 10) Progression of Ideas 11) The paper must adhere to APA style (American Psychological Association (2001), Publication Manual, 5th Ed). 12) The paper may not exceed 30 double-spaced pages total (including, figures, tables, references, and appendices) at a minimum of 12 point font with one-inch margins all around. Finally, student papers must be primarily the work of
the student. If the manuscript is co-authored, a letter from the other
author is required that should verify that the student applicant had
the primary responsibility for the work. Click here for a complete list of past awardees. SOCIAL RESEARCH, POLICY & PRACTICE SECTION
The Social Research, Policy and Practice Section offers
two awards: a $500 cash prize for doctoral level work and a $250 cash
prize for advanced undergraduate/or masters level work. Students must first submit and have a paper or poster abstract accepted for presentation at the annual meeting. Following notification of acceptance, the student will be contacted by GSA to submit an article length manuscript for final judging by September 21, 2008 in order to compete for the award. The manuscript must address a significant research, policy or practice topic and be research-based, conceptual or analytical, contribute to the body of knowledge. Additionally, it must address the following five criteria: 1) is of publishable quality; 2) includes sound methodology appropriate to the issues under investigation; 3) discusses practice and policy implications; 4) identifies the institution with which the student is affiliated; 5) includes a statement from a faculty mentor verifying that the
work was done while the applicant was a student and that the paper
represents the student's own efforts. Student authors must be members
of GSA. Five copies of the manuscript must be submitted for final judging. Click here for a complete list of past awardees. EMERGING SCHOLAR AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
The Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization offers a $250 cash award for the best interdisciplinary research paper on a topic related to aging by a GSA student member. Some examples might include how the biological aspects of aging are related to the social consequences of aging; using a theoretical perspective such as life course theory to explain various outcomes of communication and aging; or how public policy affects clinical, biological or psychological aspects of aging. Papers may be empirical or theoretical. To be eligible, students must have an abstract accepted for presentation at the annual meeting. Finalists will be requested to submit an article-length manuscript for final judging by September 21, 2008. To be eligible, student papers must be primarily the work of the student (if co-authored, a letter from the other author should verify that the student had primary responsibility for the work). Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
The Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) offers five Poster Awards this year. The applicant must be a GSA ESPO MEMBER. Posters from all sections will be considered. To be eligible, ESPO members must have a poster abstract accepted for presentation at the annual meeting. Finalists will be requested to submit a .pdf or PowerPoint version of their poster for final judging by September 21, 2008. The poster must be primarily the work of the ESPO member. If co-authored, a letter from the other author/s should verify that the ESPO member had primary responsibility for the work. A copy of this letter (if applicable) and the abstract should be sent to GSA's Awards Coordinator. Click here for a complete list of past awardees. Civic Engagement in an Older America Project
GSA's Civic Engagement in an Older America initiative offers two cash awards to recognize outstanding papers on the topic of civic engagement as it relates to older adults. The Initiative will award $500 to one paper from a student or junior scholar (no more than five years post-doctorate on September 1, 2006). The Initiative will also award $1000 to one paper from a senior scholar. Criteria for selection are that the paper focuses on an aspect of civic engagement and explores questions related to federal, state or local policy initiatives that maximize involvement of older adults in meaningful, productive civic roles, including work, caregiving, and volunteering. Papers must be methodologically sound and of publishable quality. Persons who wish their abstracts to be considered for this award should check the appropriate box in the Call for Papers. Finalists will be selected from among the abstracts accepted for presentation at the meeting and are requested to submit an article-length manuscript for final judging by September 21, 2008. The author(s) must present the work during the Annual Meeting. Click here for a complete list of past awardees.
GSA, in collaboration with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is once again hosting a best paper competition in the area of Theoretical Developments in Social Gerontology. Original papers are solicited which provide an interdisciplinary perspective on social gerontology theory -- manuscripts examining the aging individual in a larger societal, economic, temporal, cultural, physical, and environmental context are welcomed. New theoretical frameworks that cross disciplinary boundaries and the single disciplinary theoretical paradigm are encouraged. A cash award of $2,000 is being made available in 2008 to encourage this important and promising theoretical work in Social Gerontology. The 2007 cash award recipients were Kenneth Ferraro and Tetyana Shippee. One cash award of $2,000 will be presented to the author(s) of the winning paper at a special BSS/SRPP symposium at the 61st Annual GSA Scientific Meeting to be held at National Harbor, Maryland in November, 2008. A review committee will select the top 4 papers for presentation as a GSA symposium, but only one cash award will be made to the best paper. While the BSS and SRPP Sections are co-sponsoring this award, participation is open to all Sections. Theoretical papers prepared for the competition must: - be original and not currently under review or copyrighted by a journal, book, or other form of publication; - push the envelope of current conceptualization beyond a single disciplinary theoretical framework; - be approximately 20 pages in length using APA style guidelines; - if selected, be able to be presented at the November 2008 GSA meeting; - be available for future publication in book or journal form. Applicants must be members of GSA to be considered.
Electronic copies of completed papers are due by September 1,
2008 c/o Dominic Frazier (dfrazier@geron.org)
at the GSA Office. Please mark on the top of your paper "For
Social Gerontology Theory Award." Only electronic copies will
be accepted. Finalists will be notified of their selection in October,
2008. To receive the GSA Award, the best paper winner and the three
finalists will be required to present their papers at a special
symposium session on Theoretical Developments in Social Gerontology
at the November 2008 GSA Annual Meeting.
The TFMIG Outstanding Mentorship Award recognizes individuals who have exemplified outstanding commitment and dedication to mentoring minority researchers in the field of aging. Please visit the Task Force's website
for complete submission details.
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