Outstanding Achievement Award: Individual
ANNUAL AWARD
The American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists makes two awards for outstanding achievement: an Individual and a Group Award. The Outstanding Achievement Awards are the highest recognition given by AIFRB to individuals and to research groups. The Individual Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of fishery science. This is the highest AIFRB award for achievement. Candidates are rated on the following criteria: significance of publications, exceptional service to the profession, outstanding teaching or training of students, important discoveries or inventions, and significant contributions to the advancement of fishery science.
CHAIR
Dr. William Fox, World Wildlife Fund
MEMBERS
Jack Helle, NOAA Fisheries
Bill Taylor, Michigan State University
Nominations
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 1
To nominate an individual or research group: Submit a letter fully describing how the nominee meets the criteria for the award. Include the name, address, telephone number and email address of the nominee and a short resume of the nominee. Please include your name, address, telephone number and email address so the Committee can contact you for further information if needed.
Submit nominations to:
Dr. William Fox
World Wildlife Fund
US P.O. Box 60633
San Diego, CA 92166
Or by email: Bill.Fox@WWFUS.org
Past Winners
2010
Dayton Lee Alverson
Dayton Lee Alverson’s career as a marine biologist extends over six decades. He worked for state, federal and international agencies, and is a co-founder of Natural Resources Consultants. Dr. Alverson was the long-time Director of the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Science Center of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. He is a world authority on fisheries who has published over 150 scientific papers and several books. He is also an Affiliate Professor with the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs and School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences.
2009
Ray Hilborn
2008
John Magnuson
2007
Peter Moyle
Dr. Moyle was recognized for his outstanding achievements during his career: over 160 authored and coauthored papers including The Inland Fishes of California; his teaching and mentoring of numerous graduate and undergraduate students, his excellent research in fishery science and conservation.
2006
Geoffrey Moser
2005
John Fryer
2004
Brian Rothschild
2003
Howard Bern
2002
Fred Utter
2001
Kenneth E. Wolf
2000
John R. Hunter
1999
Saul B. Saila
1998
John H.S. Blaxter
1997
William G. Pearcy
1996
Reeve M. Bailey
1995
Raymond J.H. Beverton
1994
William E. Ricker
1993
Arthur D. Hasler
1992
William W. Fox
1991
Robert L. Burgner
1988
Reuben Lasker
1987
William F. Royce
1986
William G. Gordon
1985
Peter Larkin
1984
David W. Schindler
1983
Kenneth D. Carlander
1982
Richard H. Stroud
1981
F. Howard Bell
1980
James E. Sykes
1979
Elbert H. Ahlstrom
