Technician Awards

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Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, in memory of John Sabine Jr., sponsored by W. F. Fisher and Son 

Laboratory Animal Technician, sponsored by Transnetyx 

Laboratory Animal Technologist, sponsored by ARES Scientific

Awards Eligibility: 

• Is an Active member of MNYBAALAS. MNYBAALAS meeting attendance preferred. 
• Required: AALAS Level of Certification (at the award nomination level). Registered status preferred. 

Reminders: 

1. An Active member of MNYBAALAS means that the candidate has an active status. MNYBAALAS meeting attendance is preferred for awards unless otherwise specified.

2. For awards that require an AALAS certification, a copy of the certification must be provided in the packet. 

3. All nomination packet submissions should have 1 nomination letter and at a minimum of 1 supporting letter (no more than 3 supporting letters).

4. An MNYBAALAS member must nominate the candidate. 

5. Past award winners are eligible for the same award after 5 years of winning the award. 

Helpful Hints on writing a nomination packet: 

1. The Nomination Letter should include the following: a. Nominee’s Name / Job Title / Place of Employment / Years of service with current job and years in research. 

2. The nomination letter is essential for the committee’s candidate consideration. The nomination letter should provide details about the candidate’s achievements, address the focus area criteria, contributions to the research community, and distinguished or notable professional achievements. It should outline the nominee’s activities that reflect excellence, emphasizing how the nominee has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, initiative, and skills in his/her work.