The SPNHC Recognition and Grants Committee invites nominations for the following:
The Carolyn L. Rose Award – Our Society’s highest honor, given to a practitioner (SPNHC membership not required) whose work and efforts have promoted the values and objectives of the Society. Nominations should include a letter of nomination, a current curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation.
The President’s Award –Presented to a member or former member of SPNHC whose activities have furthered the objectives of the Society through outstanding committee work, prolonged officer roles or promotion of activities of the Society. Nominations should include a letter of nomination, a current curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation.
Honorary Membership –Can be conferred by Council in recognition of outstanding contributions to natural history collections or to the Society. Honorary Members has all the rights and privileges of regular members.
The Vendor Recognition Award — Is presented to commercial entities to recognize long-term support of the Society and/or the Society’s annual meetings. Nominations should include a letter of recommendation highlighting evidence of contributions.
Questions and nominations should be directed to the Chair of the Recognition and Grants Committee, Barbara M. Thiers (bthiers@nybg.org) and must be submitted by 15 November 2020.