Virginia Scientist of the Year Award and Life Achievement in Science

For details and a nomination form for the Science Museum of Virginia's Outstanding Scientist award, and Life Achievement in Science Award visit: http://www.smv.org/prog/scindust.html 

Award: Medallion
Deadline: November
Purpose: Recent contribution to basic scientific research which extends the boundaries of any field of science. The Life Achievement award is based on lifetime accomplishments.

Who is eligible?  Virginia scientists in any field, including mathematics, technology and the physical, biological or health sciences.
Who may nominate? Nomination letters should be from department heads and other colleagues from within the candidate's organization, as well as peers or others who can further explain the importance of the specific contributions.

The nomination packet: Nomination Form available online
Send to: Scientist and Industrialist Awards Program, Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220-2054