Innovation of the Year Award

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This award highlights and commends creative individuals demonstrating originality and excellence in their contributions to the field of lab animal science.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. This award is open to any individual who has shown to be the most innovative, creative, and inspirational in their respective
2. Is an active member of MYBAALAS, and has attended a minimum of 2 online MNYBAALAS
3. Is a current Registered ALAT, LAT or LATg certification holder.
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This award focuses on recognizing excellence in one or more of the following areas:

Contributions can take many forms and may include:

   A. a significant role in the implementation and effective delivery of a highly innovative idea. The    extraordinary innovation must directly or indirectly impact, or continue to impact an area or function critical to their respective area.

   B. innovation brought fundamental change and/or move their department forward in the direction(s)to improve the quality of care and or services to lab animals

   C. Individuals making a significant, innovative contribution to the institution by out-of-box or cutting edge thinking.

   D. Projects whose goals or outcomes represent an inventive, meaningful addition to the processes required for success within their institution.

Checklist to Include in Nomination Package:

– Nominee’s name and place of work
– Copy of current AALAS Certificate.
– Dates of events attended within the last year.
– Nomination letter(s)

• The nomination letter is the most important element for the committee’s consideration of a candidate. The nomination letter should provide details about the candidate’s achievements that are relevant for consideration for the Innovation of the year award. It should clearly address the focus area criteria (contributions to the research community; distinguished or notable professional achievements; service that reflects excellence in our field; publications, research or creative work)
• Letters of support (1-3 limit) – highlight different aspects of candidate’s qualifications