The DVB offers awards and scholarships for individual recognition and achievement by branch members. Please contact the Awards Chair for information regarding these awards or to nominate someone.
Nominations are OPEN
Click HERE to submit Awards Nominations for 2024-2025
When filling out the nomination form, please be sure to include all required information included in the award description..
Please contact the Awards Chair ([email protected]) for more information.
Nominations are OPEN
Click HERE to submit Awards Nominations for 2024-2025
When filling out the nomination form, please be sure to include all required information included in the award description..
Please contact the Awards Chair ([email protected]) for more information.
Please click on the title of the award for a description of the award.
J.J. Noonan Scholarship
The J. J. Noonan Scholarship Award is offered to students from area schools and colleges which offer a degree in laboratory animal science. These awards are based on merit, achievement and need, and are for the purpose of “furthering the students education in the field of laboratory animal science". Students from the following schools/colleges are eligible for this scholarship:
- Camden County College
- Delaware Valley University
- Drexel University
- Harcum College
- Manor College
- Penn State University
- Technical College High School
- TCHS Pickering Campus
- TCHS Brandywine Campus
- TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus
- University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School
- W.B Saul High School
- University of Delaware
ACTS Training and Education Award
This award will be presented annually to a person whose primary job responsibility involves training and education within the field of laboratory animal science and who is dedicated to promoting animal welfare
through training and education. The purpose of the award is to promote the sharing of skills and knowledge with colleagues through training and educational opportunities.
through training and education. The purpose of the award is to promote the sharing of skills and knowledge with colleagues through training and educational opportunities.
Allentown, LLC. Facility Manager/Supervisor Award
This award is presented annually to a facility manager / supervisor in recognition of their efforts and achievements in the field of laboratory animal management
American Protective Services Veterinarian of the Year Award
This award is offered annually for outstanding accomplishment by a Veterinarian who is active in the DVB AALAS community.
Animal Specialties and Provisions, LLC, Technical Services Award
This award is presented annually to a person who is primarily responsible for the day-to day technical care and handling of laboratory animals or whose responsibilities support the functioning of the animal facility. Examples may include a person who is responsible for carrying out the duties of a study (dosing, weighing, necropsy, laboratory, etc.), or who is primarily responsible for animal health (breeding, surgery, health monitoring/treatment) or a person whose activities are critical in the day to day functioning of the animal care program.
Bio-Serv Enhancement or Improvement of Animal Welfare Award
This awards is presented annually to a person who has exhibited a positive impact to enrich, enhance, or improve the lives of animals or the environment they work in regards to animal welfare.
Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Award
To promote technician author involvement in local and national newsletters and to encourage technicians to submit abstracts to present at the National AALAS meeting. DVB will sponsor one technician each year to attend the National AALAS meeting.
Purina Pro-Lab Award
This award is presented annually to a person who is primarily responsible for the day-to-day husbandry of laboratory animals.
SOURCE CENTER, INC. Dr. Robert A. Roosa Regulatory Compliance Award
This award will be offered annually for outstanding accomplishment in regulatory compliance, supporting the laboratory animal science field (IACUC, PAM, etc).