ACTS Training and Education Award

The ACTS Training and Education Award is presented to a person whose primary job responsibility involves training and education within the laboratory animal science field and who is dedicated to promoting animal welfare through training and education. The award promotes sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues through training and educational opportunities.

Award

This award includes a $250 honorarium.

Nominee Qualifications & Criteria

To be eligible for nomination, the candidate:

• Must be a DVB AALAS member in good standing
• Must train and/or educate as their primary job responsibility

In addition, one or more criteria should be met:

• Demonstrated positive benefit to the nominee’s institution or peers due to their dedication to training and education.
• Participation (attending, but ideally volunteering or presenting) in outside activities that promote the advancement of training and education and the humane use of animals in research. Examples include:
• Presenting at conferences or local meetings (TriBranch, National AALAS, etc.)
• Participation in educational opportunities locally (LASTS, DVB AALAS meetings)
• Publication of training-related articles (DVB newsletter, LAS Pro magazine, industry journals)
• Development of novel training initiatives
• Public outreach
• Participates in training-related organizations or committees (such as LAWTE, ASTD, etc) or AALAS committees related to education (such as OLC, CRB, LASTS)
  

Nomination Process

The candidate must obtain:

• One letter of endorsement from their manager or supervisor.
• Two letters of support—one, ideally, from someone who has been trained by the nominee.
  
  

The ACTS Award nomination form should be filled out on the DVB Awards Online Nomination form. All nominees' process letters need to be uploaded on the form.

Deadline for applications is May 1. 

Rev. April 2025