Distinguished Service
BIENNIAL AWARD
To recognize an AIFRB member who has performed outstanding and sustained service to the institute.
Recent Recipients
2009
Doug Vaughan
Doug Vaughan of NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center received the 2009 American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (AIFRB) Distinguished Service Award, recognizing an AIFRB member who has performed outstanding and sustained service to the Institute. The award recognizes Vaughan’s role as a liaison between AIFRB and the AFS, including his role in organizing a series of AIFRB-sponsored symposia on ways to improve quantitative stock assessments held at AFS annual meetings since 1996.
“I strongly support the role of the Institute in professional development of its members, and I am honored to be recognized for my efforts on their behalf over the years,” said Vaughan.
2008
Tom Keegan
Tom Keegan, Director of Aquatic Resources for ECORP Consulting, Inc. Rocklin, CA has served as the membership committee chair for years and has been active in the Northern California District. Tom was recognized for his dedication and efforts toward increasing membership as well as his many and various contributions to the AIFRB Board.
Past Recipients
2006
Gene R. Huntsman
2005
Allen Shimada
2004
John (Jack) Helle
2003
William Bayliff
2002
Barbara E. Warkentine
2001
Thomas Lambert
2000
John (Jack) Pearce
1999
Katherine Myers
1998
John Merriner
1997
Joseph W. Rachlin
1995
Sammy Ray
1994
Oliver “Ollie” Cope
