The Distinguished Career Contribution Award is presented annually to an individual whose contributions over the course of his or her career have articulated a novel theoretical or methodological perspective or synthesis that addresses a significant problem in the literature.
Submission Period: Submission Period: Spring 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nominees must be (or if retired, must have been) a member of the BSS Section.
- Nominees must have been published with the past five (5) years.
Required Nomination Packet Materials:
A single nomination letter signed by at least three (3) supporters that should include the following:
- The nominee's contribution and influence.
- The nominee's impact on the field of gerontology or behavioral and social sciences in particular.
- A current Curriculum Vitae
Nature of the Award
The recipient receives a certificate and is recognized at the Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Recognition and Networking Event at the Annual Scientific Meeting.