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ASCLS AWARDS GUIDELINES

1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………… 3

2. Bio-Rad Professional Achievement Award ……………………………… 4

3. ASCLS Member of the Year ……………………………………………… 8

4. ASCLS New Professional of the Year …………………………………… 9

5. Student Forum Leadership Award ……………………………………… 11

6. ASCLS Constituent Society Membership Award ……………………… 12

7. Omicron Sigma ……………………………………………………… 13

8. Constituent Society/Affiliated Group Publication Award ……………… 15

9. Constituent Society/Affiliated Group Website Award ……………… 18

10. ASCLS Scientific Research Award ……………………………………… 20

11. Theriot Award ……………………………………………………… 22

12. Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarships ……………………………… 24

13. ASCLS CLS Distinguished Author Award ……………………………… 26

14. ASCLS Education & Research Fund, Inc. Scholarship Program ……… 27

a. Gloria F. “Mike” Gilbert Memorial Award ……………………… 28

b. Robin H. Mendelson Memorial Award ……………………………… 29

c. Joseph J. Kleiner Memorial Award ……………………………… 30

d. I. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant ……………………... 31

e. Member Research Grant ……………………………………………… 33

15. ASCLS Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarships ……………… 36

16. ASCLS Key to the Future Recognition Program ……………………… 37

17. ASCLS Education Scientific Assembly Student Awards ……………… 39

18. Promotion of the Profession Committee Fundraising Competition ……… 44

19. Political Action Committee (PAC) Fundraising Competition …………… 45

20. ASCLS Annual Meeting Poster Competition ……………………… 46

21. Applications

a. Application Coversheet (to be filled out by all applicants) …………… 47

b. Information for Nominations ……………………………………… 49

c. Bio-Rad Professional Achievement Nomination Form ……………… 50

d. Member of the Year Nomination Form ……………………………… 51

e. New Professional of the Year Nomination Form ……………… 52

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f. Student Forum Leadership Nomination Form ……………………… 53

g. Bio-Rad, New Professional, Student Forum Application……………… 54

I. Member of the Year Forms Cont. ……………………………… 56

II. Bio-Rad Forms Cont. ……………………………………… 57

III. Student Forum Forms Cont. ……………………………… 59

IV. New Professional Forms Cont. ……………………………… 62

h. Publication Award (Paper Format) ……………………………… 63

i. Publication Award (Web Format) ……………………………… 65

j. Website Award ……………………………………………………… 67

k. Scientific Research ……………………………………………… 68

l. Theriot Award ……………………………………………………… 70

m. Gloria F. “Mike” Gilbert Memorial Trustee Award ……………… 71

n. I. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant ……………………… 72

o. Member Research Grant ……………………………………………… 74

p. Forum for the Concerns of Minorities ……………………………… 76

q. Key to the Future Nomination Form ……………………………… 81

r. ESA MLS/MLT Student Awards ……………………………… 82

Created 7/07Revised 09/13


2014 ASCLS AWARDS

The Awards Committee invites each constituent society to participate in the 2014 ASCLS awards competition. Application and nomination forms for each of the awards can be found in these guidelines. Available awards are listed in the table of contents. Societies are encouraged to enter as many award categories as they wish. The committee welcomes any questions, recommendations and concerns that you may have.

The Awards Guidelines contain a description of all the awards that are distributed at the ASCLS Annual Meeting to include the qualifications, deadlines, and group within our professional society that oversees the selection of winners. (Keep in mind that several groups within ASCLS, such as the E & R Fund, Forum for the Concerns of Minorities, Education Scientific Assembly, and Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity, present awards at the ASCLS Annual Meeting).

Unless otherwise noted the required format for submission of nominees is electronic.

THE AWARDS COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE AWARD FOR THE CURRENT YEAR IF NOMINEES DO NOT MEET

REQUIREMENTS.



BIO-RAD PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSScientific Assembly Section Awards

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

PURPOSE:● The purpose of the Bio-Rad Professional Achievement Award is to recognize outstanding

professional achievement of an individual ASCLS member within his or her chosen area of academic, scientific or vocational interest. The award for each Scientific Assembly section will be based on specific measurable contributions through evidence submitted to the judges.

AWARD: Recipients receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATIONS: Email to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected] Nominations may be made by:● ASCLS Region● Constituent Society● Scientific Assembly section

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominee must be:● A member of ASCLS for at least four years prior to nomination● A current member at the time of award presentation● A member in the applicable section of the Scientific Assembly for at least four

current and consecutive years● Active in programs and policies of ASCLS through the mechanisms of the Scientific

Assembly on various levels of ASCLS: local, constituent society, regional and national

Scientific Assembly section chairperson(s) and vice chairperson(s) are not eligible while serving in their position. In general, nominees of a specific scientific discipline must NOT have received a Professional Achievement Award in that particular Scientific Assembly in the past ten years (see table following Application Process). However, nominees from previous years who did not win the award may be nominated in subsequent years with new information obtained over the current year bolstering the application.

While this award is not directed toward administrative aspects of ASCLS, it is felt that active participation in the Scientific Assembly and ASCLS is of importance.


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APPLICATION PROCESS:

The nominator completes the nomination form and forwards it with an application form to the nominee. The nominee completes the application form and submits it to the ASCLS Awards Committee electronically.

There are ten Scientific Assemblies and they are as follows:

Chemistry/Urinalysis Immunology/ImmunohematologyEducation InformaticsGeneralist/Public Health MicrobiologyHematology/Hemostasis Molecular Diagnostics/GeneticsLaboratory Administration/QA/QC/ Phlebotomy/Point of Care

Regulatory/Industry/Consultants

The ASCLS Scientific Assembly Coordinator is responsible for determining the evaluation protocol to be used for selecting the award’s winners, and for communicating that protocol to the ASCLS Awards Committee before February 15. Each Scientific Assembly section chairperson is responsible for appointing a Professional Achievement Award Selection subcommittee to select the winner and informing the ASCLS Awards Committee of their subcommittee chairperson.

By February 22, the ASCLS Awards Committee will email the subcommittee chairperson of the applicable Scientific Assembly section all of the nomination packets, a copy of the guidelines, voting sheets, and instructions. Subcommittee chairs then disseminate all of the materials to their respective subcommittee members who should complete the score sheet and total the scores by March 22. There is no minimum score for an award. However, each member should check either Recommend or Do Not Recommend for each nominee. The Award Selection Subcommittee Chairs should email the name of their respective Award recipient to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected], by April 15.

NOTE: Because of the multiple levels of communication required for determining winners of this award, it is critical that deadlines be observed.




PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDWinners since 2004

2004 2005 2006

Hematology Rebecca Laudicina Yasmen Simonian

Education Diana Mass Karen McClure

Microbiology P. Karen Sullivan Patricia Tille

Chemistry Eileen Carreiro-Lewandowski

Immunology/ Immunohematology

Dorothy Fike Patsy Jarreau

Consultants Leticia San Diego

Administration Rick Panning

Industry

2007 2008 2009

Hematology Tim Randolph No applicants

Education Elizabeth K. Leibach

Microbiology

Chemistry Kathleen Schulman

Immunology/Immunohematology

Linda Smith

Consultants

Administration Cynthia Johnson

Industry

2010 2011 2012

Hematology Elaine Keohane

Education

Microbiology Maribeth L. Flaws

Chemistry Karen S. Chandler

Industry

Molecular/ Genetics Patricia Tille Susan Orton



2013

Hematology Kathleen Finnegan

Education

Microbiology Frank Scarano

Chemistry

Immunology/ Immunohematology

Consultants

Administration

Industry

Molecular/ Genetics Peter Hu



ASCLS MEMBER OF THE YEAR


This page is under construction. Stay tuned. There will be a new award for 2013-2014 that replaces Member of the Year and is more reflective of lifetime achievement. The ASCLS website will have the award information once it’s available, http://ascls.org/about-us/celebrate/53-scholarships-and-awards2.


http://ascls.org/about-us/celebrate/53-scholarships-and-awards2


ASCLS NEW PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR


PURPOSE:

● The purpose of the ASCLS New Professional of the Year Award is to recognize a member who has contributed significantly to the field of clinical laboratory science and to ASCLS in their first five years in the profession.

AWARD: The recipient of this award will receive a plaque and recognition at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATIONS: Email to ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominee must be:● A graduate who is currently in his/her 1st – 5th year working in the profession● A current member at the time of award presentation● Actively involved in the profession of clinical laboratory science

The current FYP Director on the Board of Directors is NOT eligible for this award during their tenure on the Board.

Please remember: To be nominated for this award is an honor in itself. Each constituent society is asked to nominate a deserving member.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please weigh the qualifications and choice of this outstanding member carefully. The judges of this award have the difficult task of selecting a winner based on the information provided on the forms. Please pay particular attention to how you complete them. Your thoughtful presentation of the candidate’s merit, accurate completion of the forms and careful attention to the deadline will ensure your nominee the full consideration he/she deserves.

Each constituent society/region may present one nominee. A previous nomination will not disqualify a person for re-nomination.

Nomination may be made by the constituent society President or Regional Director. It is the nominator’s responsibility to make sure the society’s nominee understands what must be submitted, and does the follow-through to see that deadlines are observed. It is also the nominator’s responsibility to have the essay written and submitted, although the President/RD does not have to be the actual person to write it.

All forms must be typed and submitted electronically to the Awards Committee, [email protected]. CV's are not acceptable. Electronic “signatures” are acceptable on the signature lines for the nominating Constituent Society President or Regional Director, as well as the nominee.




An essay in support of the merits of the nominee as an individual and as a participant in the constituent society and local societies must be included. Points are awarded from the essay in the category of contribution to the profession.

The nomination form, application cover sheet, and the essay must be submitted by February 15 to the Awards Committee. Nominations lacking either form will not be accepted.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

The recipient of this award is selected by his/her contribution to the profession and ASCLS over the entire duration of their membership. In selecting nominees, constituent societies should look at young professionals who have made significant contributions during the past year and who also show an ability for leadership.

● All nominees are evaluated by their involvement in 3 categories:1. Participation & honors received for ASCLS activities at local, state, regional and

national levels2. Contributions to the CLS profession3. Essay submitted by the constituent society/region and nominee submitted information

Nominees should not feel discouraged about their lack of participation in any category. Categories have a maximum point allocation to allow for judging emphasis to be placed on contribution to the society and the profession of clinical laboratory sciences throughout an individual’s membership.



STUDENT FORUM LEADERSHIP AWARD


PURPOSE:● The purpose of the Student Forum Leadership Award is to recognize a student member of

the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributed to the growth and development of the ASCLS Student Forum.

AWARD: All nominees will receive a plaque and recognition at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony where the winner will be announced and receive a plaque.

NOMINATIONS: Email to ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominee must be a student member of ASCLS six months prior to nomination. A nominee remains eligible even if his/her membership status changes from “Student” to “Professional” before the ASCLS Annual Meeting

NOMINATION PROCESS:

Each constituent society/region may present one nominee. A previous nomination will not disqualify a person for re-nomination.

The constituent society President or the Regional Director completes the nomination form and forwards it along with the application form to the nominee. It is the nominator’s responsibility to make sure the society’s nominee understands what must be submitted, and does the follow-through to see that deadlines are observed. The nominee completes the application form and submits it with the nomination form to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

All forms must be typed and submitted electronically to the Awards Committee. CV's are not acceptable. Electronic “signatures” are acceptable on the signature lines for the nominating constituent society President or Regional Director, as well as the nominee.

The nomination form and the nominee information form must be emailed by February 15 to the Awards Committee. Nominations lacking either form will not be accepted.




ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31

PURPOSE:● The Membership Awards recognize constituent societies who have excelled in

membership retention, recruitment and have the greatest percent increase in membership in the past calendar year

AWARD: The winning societies receive a certificate at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

ELIGIBILITY:

Each constituent society of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science is automatically reviewed for accomplishments in the above areas based on membership activity for the previous calendar year.



OMICRON SIGMA

NOMINATIONS DEADLINES: FEBRUARY 1, FEBRUARY 15, MARCH 1

PURPOSE:● First awarded in 1977, Omicron Sigma is the ASCLS President’s Honor Roll for

Outstanding Service. It provides lasting recognition of those dedicated members who volunteer their personal resources, time and energy to the ASCLS. Recognition is at three levels: national, regional and constituent society. This allows the ASCLS President, regional directors, and constituent society presidents to recognize members for outstanding service.

AWARD: All nominees receive a sticker at the ASCLS Annual Meeting. The Awards Committee will attempt to process nominations by March 31 to allow for recognition at spring meetings of constituent societies.

NOMINATIONS: Please submit all nominations on the Omicron Sigma Excel form found on the ASCLS Awards webpage, www.ascls.org/about-us/celebrate/126-scholarships-and-awards2/omicron-sigma/102-omicron-sigma. Email the form and all questions to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

,Nominations may be made by:● the ASCLS President who may nominate up to 100 members for

national recognition. The President will email his/her nominees to the Awards Committee as well to each of the Regional Directors.

● each of the ASCLS Regional Directors who may nominate up to 15 members from their region for regional recognition. The Directors will submit to the Awards Committee and to their Constituent Society Presidents, along with the ASCLS President’s list. Do not duplicate nominations named at the national level.

● each of the ASCLS Constituent Society Presidents who may nominate 8 members plus one additional person for every 50 current society members over 400 based on membership figures as of December 31. The presidents will submit to the Awards Committee. Do not duplicate nominations named at the national and regional levels.

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominee must be a current member of ASCLS as of December 31.

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR THE ASCLS PRESIDENT: FEBRUARY 1

This list of nominees is emailed to the Awards Committee, [email protected], AND Regional Directors.




http://www.ascls.org/about-us/celebrate/126-scholarships-and-awards2/omicron-sigma/102-omicron-sigma



NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR REGIONAL DIRECTORS: FEBRUARY 15

This list of region nominees is emailed to the Awards Committee, [email protected], AND the Regional Directors’ respective constituent society presidents. Regional Directors also should provide the ASCLS President’s list of nominees to constituent society presidents.

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR CONSTITUENT SOCIETY PRESIDENTS: MARCH 1

This list of constituent society nominees is emailed to the Awards Committee, [email protected].

CALCULATIONS FOR CONSTITUENT SOCIETIES:

● The number of members is based on ASCLS alpha membership list figures for each society as of December 31 of the previous calendar year.

● Divide the total number of members, over 400, which appear on this list by 50.● Any fraction may be rounded up to the next whole number, i.e., 405 members divided by

50 = 8.1 = nine nominees.

Contact the ASCLS office if you have not received your alpha list in time to make your nominations by your March 1 deadline.

OTHER INFORMATION:

● Check the December 31 membership roster to confirm membership status of nominees and membership number. Non-members will not be considered!

● Submit member’s name as it appears in the ASCLS membership rosters. Do not use nicknames. If a nominee is not on the master membership list, the committee will not consider the nomination.

● Provide the full name of the constituent society/state in which the nominee is a member. This is important for Regional and National nominees.

● Provide a brief explanation of the contribution to be recognized, one line preferred.● Use the Excel spreadsheet on the link below to submit your nominees.● The ASCLS President always sends a personal letter to his/her national nominees. It is

the responsibility of the constituent society President to notify their members of the region/state level nomination. A sample congratulatory letter can be found in the applications section. The ASCLS Awards committee will NOT be mailing a letter to these individuals.

A link for the nomination form is on www.ascls.org/about-us/celebrate/126-scholarships-and-awards2/omicron-sigma/102-omicron-sigma, Or, Contact the Awards Committee, [email protected], for the form to be used for Omicron Sigma submission.








ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY or ASCLS-AFFILIATED GROUP PUBLICATION AWARD (paper and web versions)

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FEBRUARY 15

PURPOSE:● The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in a constituent society’s or other

ASCLS-affiliated group’s (e.g., Forum for Concerns of Minorities or Student Forum) publication/newsletter. Awards are given in two categories: (1) the traditional newsletter paper format (which includes a paper newsletter posted on a state society's website) and (2) the true web-based newsletter with associated links, animations, etc.

AWARD: Winning societies receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

Awards are given to the top three publications in each of the three categories:● Paper based version – Black & White print● Paper based version – Color print● True web based newsletters (Not PDF or copies of the paper format

published on the website)

NOMINATIONS: Email the ASCLS Constituent Society/Affiliated Group Publication Award application form to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:

All ASCLS Constituent Societies/affiliated groups are eligible to submit entries with the following provisions:

● Publication dates of submitted issues must be between the previous February and the current February, inclusively.

● The ASCLS office MUST be on the mailing or email list.

For print publications:

● A PDF copy of two (2) issues that best represent the publication efforts are to be submitted.

For web-based publications:

● Submit the web site address with an indication of the two (2) issues that best represent the publication efforts.

● Keep all newsletters for that award year on the website. If this is not possible due to space constraints, please contact the Awards Committee for directions on submission before newsletter files are replaced.




JUDGING CRITERIA:

All publications will be examined for compliance with the ASCLS standards of publication as provided to all constituent society editorial staff members: editor, president, and immediate past-president.

The constituent society’s or ASCLS-affiliated group’s publication judged to be in the top three from the paper based black and white print entries, from the color print entries, and from the web-based newsletters will receive an award. Judging of each entry is based on the following:

● OVERALL APPEARANCE – the publication is inviting for the receiver to read. It “jumps out” for the reader from a collection of publications or from the screen. It is easy to follow, has consistent type styles with quality printing (for printed version).

1. Initial impression: The document has a professional appearance. It looks like something you would want to pick up and read. The paper and print are of high quality.

2. Font/Style: A consistent and readable font is utilized throughout the document. All text is sharp and legible.

3. Text: Hyphenation is appropriate. Paragraphs use consistent/visually attractive spacing and appealing right/full or left justification. There is no impression of the items being “squeezed” in, or conversely, material being spread too thinly just to “fill up space”.

4. Flow: It is easy to follow an article from beginning to end. Where indicated, correct notations are included (ex: continued on page 3, or continued from p. 1).

● COVERAGE AND CONTENT – the articles in the publication should have appeal, relevance, diversity and balance. It should be relevant to clinical laboratory science; have a balance of national, regional, and local news and actively elicit suggestions, opinions, articles, etc. from readers. The printed publication should clearly and prominently list contact information for the Editor, Board of Directors, committee chairs, etc. (mail, phone, email).

1. Contact information: It contains contact information for the publication’s publisher, board of directors, and committee chairs either plainly printed in the newsletter, or there is a reference to the web site for the information.

2. Policy: The policy of the organization for accepting articles, editorial practices, and mechanisms for members to submit articles must be clearly stated.

3. Coverage: There are regularly articles for national, regional, and local news for the society.

4. Content: There are regularly articles with scientific articles and educational content.



● CREATIVITY AND DISPLAY – the publication design elements should reflect imaginative and original planning. Each page should have a clear center of interest with captions, headlines, photos and copy effectively filling the allotted space. For the web-based version, it should be easy to get to and easy to view. Posted links must be current and functional.

1. Design Elements: The overall document has an attractive and consistent appearance such as page number, edition, date, newsletter name, and return address.

2. Creativity: Each article is presented in an attractive and interesting layout with attention grabbing “Headlines”, appropriate mix of photographs, captions and graphics.

3. Display: Through the use of borders, shading, or color, each page is visually appealing and varied.

4. Balance: When viewing the document, there is not a significant change in “white space” from page to page (i.e. some pages are not crowded with other pages spaced far apart).

● PHOTOS, ARTS, AND GRAPHICS – the photos are of good quality and reflect imaginative and original layout and spacing. Graphics and artwork have technically good quality that enhances the publication.

1. Photos: Photographs are appropriately captioned, and interesting so as to entice the viewer to read the article.

2. Graphics: Graphics are creatively used, and appropriate to the topic of each article.3. Imagination: Multiple and varied photos and graphics are creatively utilized

throughout each edition.4. Technical appearance: All photos, art, and graphics are reproduced in clear and

sharp detail. They are not fuzzy in appearance. If colored, the colors are reproduced accurately and are visually appealing.

● COPY – the copy is informative, interesting and includes imaginative headlines, news stories, feature articles, quotes, etc. The writing is lively with strong, colorful nouns and verbs (except for scientific articles). Paragraphs of approximately 40 words have the most important facts in the opening words.

1. Grammar: All articles utilize correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, verb tense and meet all other requirements for correct grammar.

2. Readability: The writing is lively and engaging. The reader is likely to finish each article.

3. Inform: The articles are of value in providing helpful technical and professional information.

4. Variety: There is imaginative use of headlines, news stories, feature articles, case studies, and quotes in each edition.



ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY or ASCLS-AFFILIATED GROUP WEBSITE AWARD

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FEBRUARY 15

PURPOSE: The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in a constituent society’s or other

ASCLS-affiliated group’s (e.g., Forum for Concerns of Minorities or AMTF) website.

AWARD: Winning societies/affiliated groups receive a certificate at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

NOMINATIONS: Email the ASCLS Constituent Society/Affiliated Group Website Award application form to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected]

ELIGIBILITY:

All ASCLS constituent societies/affiliated groups are eligible to submit entries with the following provisions:

The constituent society’s/affiliated group’s website contains a link to the ASCLS website. The website is permanent rather than one developed for a meeting/event/activity and then

removed.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

The constituent society’s or ASCLS-affiliated group’s website judged to be in the top three from among all of the entries will receive an award. Judging of each entry is based on the following:

OVERALL APPEARANCE – the website is inviting for the receiver to read. It “jumps out” for the reader from the screen. It is easy to follow and has consistent type styles.

1. Initial impression: The website has a professional appearance. It looks like something you would want to read.

2. Font/Style: A consistent and readable font is utilized throughout the site. All text is sharp and legible.

3. Text: Hyphenation is appropriate. Correct spelling, punctuation and nomenclature are utilized. Paragraphs use consistent/visually attractive spacing. Appropriate format is utilized.

4. Flow: It is easy to follow; the tabs on the Home page are easy to understand and are user friendly.



COVERAGE AND CONTENT – the content of the website should have appeal, relevance, diversity and balance. It should be relevant to clinical laboratory science; have a balance of national, regional, and local information.

1. Contact information: It contains contact information for the website’s coordinator, society’s/group’s board of directors, and committee chairs, if applicable.

2. Coverage: There are regular updates of national, regional, and local news for the society. 3. Content: There are regular updates concerning awards and scholarship opportunities,

continuing education opportunities, upcoming events/activities, legislative issues, membership information/benefits, newsletters, and helpful links.

CREATIVITY AND DISPLAY – the design elements should reflect imaginative and original planning. It should be easy to get to and easy to view. Posted links must be current and functional. Each page should have a clear center of interest with captions, headlines, photos and copy effectively filling the allotted space.

1. Design Elements: The overall site has an attractive and consistent appearance.2. Creativity: Each page is presented in an attractive and interesting layout with attention

grabbing captions, appropriate mix of photographs, animation and graphics.3. Display: Through the use of borders, shading, or color, each page is visually appealing and

varied.4. Balance: When viewing the site, there is not a significant change in “white space” from page

to page (i.e. some pages are not crowded with other pages spaced far apart).

PHOTOS, ARTS, AND GRAPHICS – the photos are of good quality and reflect imaginative and original layout and spacing. Graphics and artwork have technically good quality that enhances the site.

1. Photos: Photographs are appropriately captioned, and interesting so as to entice the viewer to continue to view the website.

2. Graphics: Graphics are creatively used, and appropriate to the topic of each page.3. Imagination: Multiple and varied photos, graphics, and animations are creatively utilized

throughout the website.4. Technical appearance: All photos, art, and graphics are reproduced in clear and sharp detail.

They are not fuzzy in appearance. If colored, the colors are reproduced accurately and are visually appealing.

COPY – the copy is informative, interesting and includes imaginative captions, relevant news, and understandable information, etc. The most important facts are readily visible.

1. Grammar: All pages utilize correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, verb tense and meet all other requirements for correct grammar.

2. Readability: The writing is lively and engaging. The reader is likely to navigate to various tabs and finish each page.

3. Information: The information contained is of value in providing helpful, relevant, and professional information.



ASCLS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AWARD

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

PURPOSE:● The purpose of the ASCLS Scientific Research Award is to recognize and encourage the

development of scientific research in the field of clinical laboratory science within the past two years. Examples may include, but are not limited to: new test methodology, reagent development, test development, quality assurance, quality control program development, and instrument development. (This does not include research projects involving creative innovations and materials which fall under the Theriot Award for Development of Significant Materials in Media & Equipment).

AWARD: Recipients receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony. Winning entries may be posted in the ASCLS Exhibits Booth at the ASCLS Annual Meeting in the Exhibits Hall (space permitting).

APPLICATION: All entries are to be submitted on the official ASCLS Scientific Research Award application form. Application forms must be typed and emailed to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:

● Any member of ASCLS who has developed scientific materials, or provided the item or idea for the item.

● Any organized group that has developed scientific materials, or provided the item or idea for the item, that is sponsored by an ASCLS member.

● All entries must be in a well-developed state, not a preliminary stage of investigation or development.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

● Timeframe: Was the research described in the proposal conducted within the past two years?

● Scientific merit1. Benefit to the profession: Does the research improve quality of laboratory testing or

patient care/treatment?2. Originality: Was this research original or have a unique approach or concept?3. Relevance to current laboratory medicine: Was the research timely or critical to

laboratory practice?4. Impact on ASCLS Body of Knowledge or Scope of Practice: Does the research

expand current level of knowledge or scope of practice in clinical laboratory science?




● Overall presentation1. General: Was the writing clear, logical with appropriate scientific writing style

utilized?2. Title: Was it clear, concise and an accurate portrayal of the project?3. Abstract:

● Is it broad and were long term objectives and specific aims clearly stated?● Was the health relatedness of the project clearly stated?● Were the methods of achieving goals concisely described?● Were the results and conclusions from the research concisely stated?

4. Introduction: Was the background information adequate?5. Materials and Methods:

● Research procedures used accomplish specific aims of the project● Test and control populations appropriate for study● Equipment, procedures described so others could repeat study

6. Results: data well organized and presented in appropriate formats (charts, graphs, etc.)

7. Conclusion:● Did the data support the thesis?● Was the data interpreted clearly?● Was the discussion focused on the significance of the results?● Were valid conclusions drawn?● Were further studies indicated and noted?

8. References: Were the references current, adequate, and relevant to the study?



THERIOT AWARD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS IN MEDIA & EQUIPMENT

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

PURPOSE:● The Theriot Award recognizes and encourages the development of significant, creative

innovations and materials that contribute to the quality of laboratory testing, improved patient care/treatment, or enhance teaching.

AWARD: Recipients receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony. Winning entries may be posted in the ASCLS Exhibits booth at the ASCLS Annual Meeting in the Exhibits Hall (space permitting).

APPLICATION: Email the application form to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:

● Any member of ASCLS who has developed materials in the area of multimedia, materials and/or equipment, or provided the idea for the items.

● Any organized group that has developed materials in the area of multimedia, materials and/or equipment, or provided the idea for the items, that is sponsored by an ASCLS member.

● All entries must be in a well-developed state, not a preliminary stage of investigation or development.

● All entries must be submitted on the official ASCLS Theriot Award Application Form. ● The application must be typed and sent electronically.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

● Creativity1. Originality: Was the project original or have a unique approach or concept?2. Graphics/visuals: Does the artwork/graphics enhance the project?3. Goal Achievement: Does the project achieve its goal or purpose?

● Scientific Merit1. Benefit to profession: Does the project improve quality of laboratory testing,

improved patient care/treatment, or enhance teaching?2. Relevance to current laboratory medicine: Was the project timely or critical to

laboratory practice?3. Impact on ASCLS Body of Knowledge or scope of practice: Does the project

expand the current level of knowledge or scope of practice in clinical laboratory science?

4. Accuracy: Was the material accurate to a degree necessary for target audience?5. References: Were references adequate, current, and relevant to the project?




● Professional Quality of Project1. Interest level: Does the project hold attention?2. Ease of use: Is the project “user friendly”?3. Appearance of project: Does the project have polished, professional look reflective

of medium selected?

● Understanding of selected media1. Technology: Does the project reflect contemporary technology in the use of selected

medium (i.e., current versions of software, contemporary graphics, etc.)?2. Availability: Was the medium used readily available to target audiences?



ALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINES: APRIL 1

PURPOSE:● Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity (AMTF) is a national laboratory fraternity whose purpose is the

advancement of professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences. One of the prime activities of the fraternity is the granting of graduate and undergraduate scholarships.

AWARD: Recipients receive a certificate at the ASCLS Awards Ceremony and are announced at the Alpha Mu Tau dinner at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

APPLICATIONS: Application forms are available, after November 1, online at http://alphamutau.org/wp/?page_id=3 OR by email from Joe Briden at [email protected]. Applications must be typed or computer generated.ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ONLY ONE FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS.

ELIGIBILITY:

● Graduate Scholarships:1. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.2. ASCLS membership is required.3. Applicants must be accepted into or currently in an approved Masters or Doctoral

program in areas related to clinical laboratory science including Clinical Laboratory Education or Management Programs.

4. Applicants cannot complete their education before the scholarship is awarded in September.

5. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1.

● Undergraduate Scholarships:1. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.2. Applicants must be accepted into a NAACLS accredited program in clinical

laboratory science to include Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician.

3. Applicants must be entering or in their last year of study in 2014.4. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1.



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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:

● AMTF GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in an approved Masters or Doctoral program. ASCLS membership is required.

● AMTF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - up to $3000 is awarded to the highest scoring applicant.

● RUTH M. FRENCH GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 1987 by friends of Ruth French and AMTF to honor her contributions to the profession. Ruth was a noted author and a recognized authority and consultant in allied health accreditation.

● DOROTHY MORRISON UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 1985 in memory of an outstanding member of Alpha Mu Tau and is funded by donations from friends and members.

● IDA AND MAY REILLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 2000 in memory of Ida Reilly and her sister, May. Ida was a member of the fraternity, a Clinical Laboratory Science Educator and a very active clinical laboratory science professional.

● MARTHA WINSTEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 2002 in memory of Martha, a member of the fraternity, a past president of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Martha was very active in the profession.

● ROYCE WATSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 2008 by Royce Watson, a member of AMTF since 1971.

● JAMES HOLLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in September 2011 by the Holley family and friends. “Jim” was “Mr. ASCLS” for over 50 years; a Past President, Chair of almost every national, regional, and state committee.

● AMTF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - Several scholarships of up to $1500 are awarded to deserving students in NAACLS accredited programs in clinical laboratory science.



ASCLS CLS DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR AWARD


PURPOSE:● The CLS Distinguished Author Award recognizes authors of original relevant articles of

value to clinical laboratory science, published in CLS.

AWARD: Recipients receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATIONS: Email nomination letters to Susan Leclair, [email protected].

CLS subscribers and CLS editorial board members may submit nominations. Recipient determinations are made by the CLS editorial board members.

Letters of nomination should state specific relevancy, value, and article title, for which the author is being nominated.

ELIGIBILITY:

● Any author who is published in CLS is eligible to be nominated.● Articles are to be:

1. Original2. Of quality writing3. Relevant to the clinical laboratory science profession4. Of value to the clinical laboratory science profession.




ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Scholarships – April 1 Grants and Awards – May 1

The ASCLS Education & Research Fund, Inc. provides awards, grants and scholarships in a variety of categories.

PURPOSE:

● Undergraduate Student Scholarship Program: Provides Edward C. Dolbey scholarships and a Memorial Scholarship ($1500 each) for deserving MLS and MLT undergraduate students.

● Graduate Student Scholarship Program: Provides the Edward C. Dolbey scholarship ($3000) for deserving MLS graduate students.

● Member Grant Program: Supports individuals or groups who design research projects which are of importance to the clinical laboratory profession.

● Graduate Student Research Grant Program: The I. Dean Spradling research grant ($3000 and a plaque) supports graduate students that have a research component in their degree program.

● Professional Awards Program: The Kleiner, Gilbert ($300) and Mendelson Awards recognize ASCLS members for outstanding achievements, contributions, and service to the profession and celebrate the value of professional ability and commitment.

AWARD: Scholarship winners receive a certificate at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony. Grant winners (member and graduate research) receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (Application deadline April 1): $3000

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (Application deadline April 1): $1500

E & R Fund scholarships are administered by the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity. Before completing the application please note that the most current application forms can be downloaded from the E & R web page, http://www.ascls.org/about-us/education-and-research-fund, or requested by contacting Joe Briden, Alpha Mu Tau Executive Secretary, [email protected].



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ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.TRUSTEE AWARD PROGRAM

GLORIA F. “MIKE” GILBERT MEMORIAL AWARD

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MAY 1

PURPOSE:● In 1982, the Georgia State Society for Medical Technology (GSSMT, now

ASLCS-Georgia) established this award in memory of Gloria Fairfax Gilbert, affectionately known as “Mike” to friends and colleagues. Gloria devoted a major part of her life to clinical laboratory science. She was active at the local, state and national levels and served as GSSMT state president and American Society for Medical Technology (ASMT, now American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, ASCLS) Region III director. She was particularly proud of her efforts toward drafting Georgia’s laboratory licensure law. Gloria died while attending the 50th anniversary meeting of ASMT in Houston, Texas. The Gilbert award recognizes leadership, professional excellence, and specific accomplishments in clinical laboratory science.

AWARD: A $300 award, commemorative booklet and plaque are presented at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATIONS: ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Please submit the nomination letter (on letterhead) and the nominee application form with further electronic documentation by email to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected] , by May 1. Note that this must be submitted by email. Questions about this award can be directed to the E & R Fund contact as listed on the Awards Committee roster.

ELIGIBILITY:

● Any clinical laboratory practitioner who:1. Has been engaged in the practice of clinical laboratory science for at least three years,

and 2. Has demonstrated sustained leadership in the practice of clinical laboratory science.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

● State, regional, and national leadership in clinical laboratory science practice● Professional goals or practice that reflect excellence, innovation, or accomplishments that

contribute to advancement of the clinical laboratory science profession● Peer recognition




ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.HONORS PROGRAM

ROBIN H. MENDELSON MEMORIAL AWARD

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MAY 1

PURPOSE:● The Robin H. Mendelson Memorial Award was established in 1971 to honor the memory

of a courageous young man who struggled for five years to survive kidney dialysis and two transplants during the infancy of the technology. The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding service and contributions to ASCLS, the ASCLS E & R Fund, Inc., or clinical laboratory science.

AWARD: Recipients receive a plaque at the close of the ASCLS House of Delegates at the Annual Meeting.

NOMINATIONS: Current ASCLS board members are invited to prepare nomination letters. ASCLS members are encouraged to submit recommendations to their ASCLS Regional Director. Nomination letters must include:

● Nominee's name, degree, affiliation, and full contact information (address, phones, email)

● Specific contribution for which the nominee is being honored● Date or period of time the contribution was made.

Please submit the nomination letter by email to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected]. Note that this must be submitted by email. Questions about this award can be directed to the E & R Fund contact as listed on the Awards Committee roster.

ELIGIBILITY:

● President of ASCLS● Elected or appointed officers, including employees, of ASCLS● Chairperson, members of the ASCLS E & R Fund, Inc.● ASCLS representatives or other persons whose contributions have been

commendable and deserving of recognition for a particular service or position during a designated period of time.

● The award is given annually to the outgoing President of the ASCLS and other persons as may qualify, not to exceed three in addition to the President.




ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.HONORS PROGRAM

JOSEPH J. KLEINER MEMORIAL AWARDS

DEADLINE: REVIEWED BY COMMITTEE AT CONCLUSION OF PUBLICATION YEAR

PURPOSE:● The Kleiner awards, established in 1979, are endowed by the Joseph J. Kleiner Memorial

Fund, developed by Ms. Judy Kleiner in honor of her father, the inventor of the BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection System. The purpose of this award is to recognize the senior/sole author of the best article published in Clinical Laboratory Science, the official journal of ASCLS.

AWARD: The senior/sole author is awarded a celebratory plaque and $1000 at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

ELIGIBILITY:

● All Clinical Laboratory Science articles are reviewed by a committee from the Education and Research Fund Board of Trustees.



ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.RESEARCH AWARDS/GRANTS PROGRAM

I. DEAN SPRADLING GRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1

PURPOSE:● The purpose of the I. Dean Spradling Graduate Grant is to support research in clinical

laboratory science.

AWARD: The recipient of the award receives a plaque and $3000 at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATIONS: ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Please submit the application form with further electronic documentation by email to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected] , by May 1. Note that this must be submitted by email. Questions about this award can be directed to the E & R Fund contact as listed on the Awards Committee roster.

ELIGIBILITY:

● The applicant:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.2. Must be accepted into or currently in an approved Master of Science or Doctoral

program in areas related to clinical laboratory science.3. Cannot complete his or her education before the scholarship is awarded.4. Must be a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician pursuing

graduate research in the field.

● NOTE: The following are NOT granted support:

1. Education programs and curriculum development2. Stipends for applicants and assistants3. Manuscript preparation and publication costs4. Purchase of standard equipment and supplies that should normally be available in an

institutional research laboratory5. Travel to scientific meetings6. Tuition




● This award may NOT be used for payment of indirect costs to any institution. All funds must be used for direct support of the proposed investigation.

1. A testimonial statement suitable for electronic publication must be emailed to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected], within six months after project completion date explaining how the funds were used. Failure to submit a testimonial statement may result in forfeiture of funds.

2. Applicants are encouraged to submit their work for presentation at the ASCLS Annual Meeting and for publication in Clinical Laboratory Science.

3. One graduate faculty reference on institutional letterhead must accompany this application and proposal. The faculty person must evaluate the investigator’s ability to complete the project and must provide contact information




ASCLS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND, INC.RESEARCH AWARDS/GRANTS PROGRAM

MEMBER RESEARCH GRANT


PURPOSE:● The purpose of the Member Research Grant is to offer support to members of the clinical

laboratory profession who are conducting scientific investigation in the field of clinical laboratory science. The source for these grants is contributions from our members, clinical (medical) laboratory science practitioners, and corporate underwriters.

AWARD: Each winner is awarded up to $5000 at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

APPLICATIONS: Application must be submitted electronically. Please complete and forward your application form with your research proposal and additional documentation by email to the ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected], with subject ASCLS Education and Research Fund. Questions about this award can be directed to the E & R Fund contact as listed on the Awards Committee roster.

ELIGIBILITY:

● Professional member of ASCLS● Citizen or permanent resident of the United States● Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician with national

certification● Requests for funding must address one of nine areas targeted for funding by the

Education and Research Fund:

1. Investigation of the extent and nature of problems caused by inaccurate test results in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

2. Investigation of the link between proficiency testing, personnel standards, internal quality control, and quality assurance on the reliability and accuracy of test results

3. Investigation of the medical laboratory scientist’s or medical laboratory technician’s role in test utilization decisions (e.g. does participation of an MLS on patient focused teams bring about cost effective test utilization?)

4. Development and testing of a model for the study of clinical laboratory test utilization in clinical decision making

5. Assessment of patient centered outcomes for point of care testing6. Development and testing of strategies to improve the public image of clinical

laboratory science (e.g. communications with the public and other professions)7. Investigation of the need for curriculum restructuring in MLS and MLT programs to

meet market demands for laboratory professionals in the 21st century




8. Examination of the extent to which each step in the laboratory testing process influences the overall test accuracy in patient results

9. Design and test strategies that lead to recognition of the contributions of laboratory professionals

GUIDELINES:

● ASCLS office staff will not be able to answer questions.● Awards are limited to Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians

who are active members of ASCLS.● Applicants seeking support for an extension or continuation of a previously supported

project must submit a new application, which must be accompanied by a report on the work accomplished with the previous Grant. A three-year support limit exists. (See Description of Proposed Investigation below for application details)

● If the proposal is funded, a written report must be submitted to the E & R Board of Trustees within six months of the project termination date. This should be a one-page summary explaining how the project funds were used. Applicants who do not submit this report will not be eligible for further Awards.

● Awards may NOT be used for payment of indirect costs to any institution.● All funds must be expended in direct support of the proposed investigation. Any

equipment purchases will become the property of the institution.● Grant-In-Aid Funds will NOT support the following:

1. Stipends for applicants or assistants2. Manuscript preparation and publication costs3. Purchase of standard equipment and supplies that should normally be available in an

institutional research laboratory4. Travel to scientific meetings5. Indirect costs.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED INVESTIGATION:

● Limit description of proposal (1 through 6) to three (3) single-sided typewritten pages. The material essential to the application should be included in the description of the proposal as all reviewers may not see the appendix material.

1. Title

2. Background and rationale: The investigator should identify how the proposed project addresses the E & R designated research purposes and/or the profession’s needs, demonstrate familiarity with existing research and personal expertise, identify pertinent issues and state the problem clearly and concisely.

3. Objectives: The objectives should be appropriate, stated clearly, and linked to the problem stated in the rationale.



4. Methods/Design: The methods/design should be described clearly; agree with objectives; be specific and detailed; identify strengths and limitations; describe the sampling population, recruitment of subjects, data collection procedures, methods used to minimize sample bias; identify staff qualifications; indicate recording and reporting procedures; list appropriate deadlines; and guarantee confidentiality.

5. Analysis Procedures: The analysis section should include identification of instruments, relate to the purpose/objectives, describe extent and detail of analysis, list time frame, and describe written and/or verbal reporting procedures.

6. Budget: The budget section should include itemization and justification of cost and relate to the objectives and protocol.

7. Appendices: The appendices should include supplemental information, biographical expertise, support letters, contracts, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION:

● One peer Medical Laboratory Scientist reference (may be from immediate supervisor) on institutional letterhead must accompany this application and proposal. The reference writer must evaluate the investigator’s ability to complete the project and must provide contact information.

● The letter must be sent as an email attachment to the ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment [email protected]. Mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

● Applications lacking letter at the email submission deadline (May 1) will not be considered.




ASCLS FORUM FOR CONCERNS OF MINORITIES SCHOLARSHIPS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1

PURPOSE:● The Forum for Concerns of Minorities provides assistance to students in medical

laboratory scientist or medical laboratory technician programs, who demonstrate evidence of financial need.

AWARD: Recipients of two scholarships will be announced at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony. One will be awarded to an MLS student and one to an MLT student, if both groups of students apply. The total monies collected for scholarships will be divided equally between the two students.

APPLICATIONS: Submit one (1) completed electronic application packet to the Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarship Chair, Mildred Fuller [email protected]. Applications MUST BE TYPED and must be emailed by April 1.

ELIGIBILITY: ● Applicant must be accepted to a NAACLS accredited program in clinical laboratory

science to include Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician Program.

● Applicant must have at least one additional semester of coursework after April 1.● Applicant must demonstrate evidence of financial need.

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS:

READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND CHECK THEM BEFORE EMAILING APPLICATION.




ASCLS KEY TO THE FUTURE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 30

PURPOSE:● This award serves to recognize and reward ASCLS members who have demonstrated

their leadership potential to the organization, and to provide these members with structured mentoring.

● The Key to the Future Program is administered by the ASCLS Leadership Development Committee and is intended to assist constituent societies in the development of potential leaders to serve at local, state, regional and national levels of the Society. Additionally, the program encourages appointments/nominations of these highly motivated members to positions of responsibility within the organization that will further their leadership development.

AWARD: Recipients receive recognition and a unique Key to the Future pin at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

Constituent societies are encouraged to appoint/elect awardees as delegates to the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

Each constituent society should recognize their nominees by announcing their names at the constituent society’s annual Awards Ceremony and presenting them with a unique item designated exclusively for this purpose. The names of the winners should be published in the constituent society newsletter.

NOMINATION:● Nominees are from a constituent (state) society. Method of nomination by a constituent

society is to be determined by that constituent society. ● Each constituent society may recognize a maximum of three (3) members per year.

If more than three names are submitted, the committee will return the names to the constituent society for determination of those three individuals to be recognized nationally. The committee will NOT do that determination.

● Nominations are to be submitted on the ASCLS Key to the Future Recognition Program nomination form to Tim Randolph, [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY:● The nominee must be/have:

1. A new member (within three years), or a longstanding member who has recently increased his/her activity with the society

2. An ASCLS member in the Professional I, Professional II, FYP or Student categories of membership

3. Demonstrated leadership potential by directing at least one task force or project, chairing a committee with significant tasks, or performing exceptionally as a constituent society Board member or local/chapter officer; outcomes of this involvement must be considered outstanding, creative and of high quality

4. A first time recipient of this award.




RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the current constituent society President be involved, with a suggested committee composition including the President, Past President, President-Elect and the previous year’s recipients.



ASCLS ESA STUDENT AWARDS


PURPOSE:● The ASCLS Education Scientific Assembly (ESA) announces the competition for

MLS/MLT student research papers and case studies. ● Research Papers should address scientific as well as applicable educational, technical,

administrative, consulting, and management studies. ● Case Studies should address any unusual, interesting, and unique manifestation of a

disease etiology, pathology, clinical syndrome, complications and prognosis known or unknown.

AWARDS: The research paper winner will receive travel expenses to the ASCLS Annual Meeting, including airfare (coach fare; limits apply), registration and single room for the duration of the meeting.

The case study winner will receive a $500 cash award.

APPLICATIONS: Email one copy of the research paper or case study (Word or Word Perfect format) and application coversheet to Joan Polancic, ASCLS Director of Education, [email protected]. Include the research paper or case study title, author name, and institution address on the paper’s coversheet.

For additional information, contact the Education Scientific Assembly Vice Chair.

ELIGIBILITY:● Research Paper: Student must be a current ASCLS member and have been enrolled in a

NAACLS accredited MLS/DMS/CGT/MLT program at the time the research was conducted.

● Case Studies: Student must be a current ASCLS member and presently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited MLS/MLT program.

CONDITIONS:● The student winning the research paper award will present their paper during the ASCLS

Annual Meeting. Students also can submit their research papers and case studies to Clinical Laboratory Science to be considered for publication.

● Student awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony during the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

● Research papers and case studies will be judged according to guidelines in the Clinical Laboratory Science instructions to authors. Failure to follow guidelines will result in submission rejection.

● Review of the paper/case will be anonymous. Designated representatives of the ESA will review papers/cases. Reviewers are expected to disqualify themselves if a paper/case is from their institution or there is a conflict of interest. Reviewers should abstain from




grading if the subject is outside the reviewer(s) area of expertise. Authors will be notified by mail of awards soon after the review process. Date and time of research paper presentation will be included in the notification letter.

● Papers/cases that are not emailed by the May 1 deadline will be rejected without review and the submitter(s) will be notified.

JUDGING CRITERIA:● Research papers and case studies will be judged according to guidelines in “Instructions

to Authors for CLS,” which are included below.

● Basis for Grading Research Papers:1. Overall assessment of the investigation’s applicability and inherent value to CLS

practitioners2. The validity of the author’s conclusion in reference to the hypothesis of problems,

statistical findings, and their level of significance3. Organization of the paper4. Adherence to format in published instructions.

● Basis for Grading Case Studies:

1. Scientific Merit● Case demonstrates extensive study of the subject (population), a valuable

contribution to clinical laboratory science professions, allied health education, health care, and medicine.

● Case represents uncommon disease condition, outcome of disease, unusual complications, education or management outcome and/or methodology.

● Case study is clearly and thoughtfully organized, ideas well defined and comprehensive.

● Interpretation of the case is presented sufficiently with implications for its relevance for clinical application or valuable contribution to the clinical laboratory science practice and professions.

2. Format and Presentation● Writing shows good clarity, broad and precise vocabulary attuned to the scientific

discipline and correct grammatical usage.● Patient history and disease condition and/or new innovative practice are

described.● Main outcome measurements reflect the impact of achieving patient outcomes

stated with adequate clarity.● All aspects of instructions to authors are followed.

3. Preparation of Copy● All case studies must be double-spaced and typed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with

margins of 1 inch on all edges. ● Recommended typeface is Times New Roman, 12-point type with text format

flush left.



Instructions to Authors for CLS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

● Page layout

1. Print manuscripts double-spaced justified left, using one side of the page only, with one-inch margins on all sides. Number each page, including figure legends, figures, and tables. Cite each figure and table in the text in numerical order.

● Manuscript style1. Manuscripts may be up to 3000 words, excluding title, abstract, tables, figures, and

references.2. Manuscript style and reference citation format should conform to the International

Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts, available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html.

3. Include no more than one figure or one table for every 750 words. Contact the editorial office for figure and table examples.

WHAT TO SUBMIT● Assemble materials in this order but do NOT staple

1. Title page 2. Abstract 3. Text 4. References 5. Figure titles, captions, and legends 6. Figures 7. Tables

TITLE PAGE● This page should include first and last names, degrees, certification, title or job

description, and professional affiliation of all authors. ● Academic degrees are limited to highest degree earned; master’s and doctoral degrees

only. ● Include the name, address, phone number and e-mail of the corresponding author; include

the telephone number and e-mail address for an alternative author in case the corresponding author is unavailable.

● Authors must report all sources of research support, if applicable.

Indicate on the title page whether the paper has been presented at a meeting (please give name and year) or has been accepted for presentation at a future meeting.

ABSTRACT● For case studies, research articles, review manuscripts, and clinical practice articles

an unstructured abstract is preferred. An unstructured abstract must be 250 words or less and must state (a) what was done, (b) what was found (results), (c) the conclusions,



(d) all abbreviations, and (e) 3-5 index terms. Use MeSH headings as a guide in selecting index terms, available from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/.

● Though an unstructured abstract is preferred, if a structured abstract is desired, it should use the following sections with headings in order. It is not necessary to include all nine headings; include only those that apply to the study.1. Objective: State the hypothesis being tested or the procedure being evaluated.

2. Design: Briefly state what was done and what materials were used, including number of subjects. Also include the methods used to assess the data.

3. Setting: Indicate where the study took place.

4. Participants: State the clinical disorders, important eligibility criteria, and key socio-demographic features of patients.

5. Interventions: Describe the essential features of any interventions, including method and duration of administration.

6. Main outcome measure(s): Indicate the primary study outcome measurement(s) as planned before data collection began.

7. Results: Provide the findings of the study with indicators of statistical significance. Include actual data.

8. Conclusion: Summarize in one or two sentences the conclusion based on the findings.

9. Abbreviations: Define initialisms, acronyms and abbreviations.

Index terms: Provide three to five MeSH index terms: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/.

TEXT● The text of observational and experimental studies is arranged in sections with the

headings: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Articles may need subheadings within some sections to clarify their content. Acronyms and abbreviations must be defined at first mention in all text, tables, and figures. Avoid laboratory slang, clinical jargon, and uncommon abbreviations.

● Manuscripts reporting the results of experimental studies on human subjects must include a statement to the effect that informed consent was obtained after the nature of the procedure(s) had been fully explained. To save space, if methods have been previously published, the author may cite the prior publication. Generic names of drugs must be given.



REFERENCES● Verify all citations against original sources, especially journal titles, inclusive page

numbers, publication dates, accents marks, and spelling, especially for languages other than English. Accuracy of reference data is the author's responsibility.

● Cite references in numerical order according to first mention in text. Do not use automatic numbering.

● Citation format for references should conform to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) uniform requirements, located at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html.

● Abstracts may be cited only if they are the sole source and must be identified in the reference as "Abstract". "In press" citations must have been accepted for publication and the name of the journal or publisher included.

FIGURES: ● Figures, including line drawings, graphs, charts, photographs, and images, should be limited to

those required to show the essential features described in the paper. Though black and white is recommended, figures may be submitted in color, however they will be printed in black and white. Number figures with consecutive Arabic numerals. Locate figure number, title and caption at bottom of figure.● Figures must fit a standard 8.5 x 11 inch portrait orientation page.● Clinical Laboratory Science only accepts high-quality computer-generated images that

produce a clear figure when printed. Images must be saved in high-resolution format (300 dpi) using encapsulated Postscript (.eps) or tag image files (.tif), but not .jpeg files. For black and white line drawings, PowerPoint files are acceptable.

● Graphs or charts produced with spreadsheets, e.g., Excel, are acceptable. ● A caption that does not duplicate text material must be supplied for each figure. If there

are abbreviations or symbols in the figures, they must be defined in the figure legend. The caption text or figure legends may not be embedded in the figure image.

● Any figure that does not follow the above specifications is returned to the author for reformatting prior to publication.

TABLES:● Do not duplicate data in figures and tables that appear in the text.● Each table must begin on a separate page. Number tables with consecutive Arabic

numerals. Locate table number, title, and caption at top of table.● Supply a brief heading for each column and title each row. All abbreviations used in the

table should be explained in a footnote.● Table functions may be used, but avoid cell borders or shading.● Avoid automated equation or other automated cell functions.● Indicate footnotes in tables using lower-case letters.● Tables must fit a standard 8.5 x 11 inch portrait orientation page.



PROMOTION OF THE PROFESSION COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING COMPETITION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 10

PURPOSE: ● Since 1998, the Professional Affairs Committee of ASCLS (now changed to Promotion

of the Profession Committee) has presented a yearly challenge to constituent societies to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network or other charitable organizations of their choice.

AWARD: The winners will be acknowledged at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony with a certificate.

APPLICATION: Each constituent society President or the society’s Promotion of the Profession Committee Representative needs to submit a report of the fundraising activity/activities to the Chair of the Promotion of the Profession Committee.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

● First, Second and Third place awards will be given to constituent societies based on the following criteria:

1. Percentage (number of members/current total membership) of member participation during the fund raising event(s) in the past fiscal year (July of prior year to May of current year)

2. Innovative methods used by the societies to achieve public recognition of society members and the clinical laboratory profession during the fundraising event(s).



POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) FUNDRAISING COMPETITION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 10

PURPOSE: ● Each year the ASCLS Political Action Committee holds a challenge to constituent

societies and regions to raise funds for the PAC to support activities in the government arena in order to promote governmental policies favorable to clinical laboratory science.

AWARD: The ASCLS Region which raises the highest amount of money at the prior year’s Annual Meeting will receive a certificate and breakfast at their Regional Caucus at the current year’s ASCLS Meeting. The constituent society which raises the highest amount of funds (per active membership) in the past fiscal year (July of prior year to May of current year) will be acknowledged at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony with a certificate. Second and third place winners may be awarded certificates as deemed appropriate.

APPLICATION: Regional winners are announced at the House of Delegates at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.

Each constituent society President or the society’s PAC fund-raising coordinator needs to submit their fund-raising totals to the Chair of the Political Action Committee.



ASCLS ANNUAL MEETING POSTER COMPETITION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1

PURPOSE:● This competition strives to encourage members to present their findings at the national

level using a poster format. In addition, it provides a venue for laboratory educational programs to showcase their ‘best and brightest’. ASCLS invites all members to present their papers or other relevant findings at the ASCLS Annual Meeting using this format.

● The presentations will be judged in a peer-reviewed fashion onsite, and awards provided for the best posters in the following categories: member, graduate student, undergraduate student.

AWARD: The winners will be announced at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

Awards will be given for the best undergraduate, graduate student, and best practitioner poster at the ASCLS meeting. A complimentary year’s membership in ASCLS at the First Year Professional or the Professional I level will be the prize.

The undergraduate student whose poster is judged best in the competition will also be given a cash prize of $500 by the ASCLS E & R.

Winning authors are encouraged to submit their presentation to the journal Clinical Laboratory Science. (Note: Significant editorial changes may be necessary before publication and the journal reserves the right to reject any submission not deemed worthy of publication.)

APPLICATION: Complete submission guidelines and instructions may be found at www.ascls.org/AnnualMeeting .

ELIGIBILITY:● Any current ASCLS member● Accredited MLT or MLS educational programs are invited to present student and

faculty/practitioner posters● Programs may submit more than one poster.


http://www.ascls.org/AnnualMeeting


ASCLS Award Application Coversheet

To be completed by all applicants for Awards below.The purpose of this form is to streamline the application process so that the Awards Committee can notify applicants when applications are received and when the final decision has been made. Please attach a completed copy of the coversheet to each separate application submitted and fill out the other necessary forms as instructed by the application instructions.

NAME: ____________________________________________(as you would like it to appear on the award)

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________________________

Award(s) for which the applicant is applying: (Please check all that apply)

Bio-Rad Professional Achievement Theriot

Lifetime Achievement Gloria F. “Mike” Gilbert

New Professional of the Year I. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant

Student Forum Leadership Member Research Grant

Scientific Research ESA case study

Publication ESA research paper

Website

If applying for an award other than Publication and Website please complete the following:ASCLS MEMBER #: ___________________________________________

YEAR JOINED ASCLS: _________________________________________

EDUCATION:College/University attended or attending: ___________________________________________

Program attended or attending: ___________________________________________

Dates attended: ___________________________________________

Highest degree obtained: ___________________________________________

Certification(s) number and year received: ___________________________________________

YOUR SIGNATURE: _________________________________________



** If you do not receive confirmation of application receipt within 2 weeks, please contact the Awards Committee for verification, [email protected].**



Information for NominationsThis section has been created in order to standardize the paperwork and forms for those awards for which an individual must be NOMINATED (for example: by a constituent society, constituent society president, other ASCLS member, or Scientific Assembly section).

First Set of Forms: The following four pages are nomination forms to be completed by the nominators and then sent to the nominees for completion.Second Set of Forms:The subsequent five sections must be completed by the respective applicant. Please type the application but maintain the format and section titles. Continue with additional sheets if there is insufficient space for your responses.

Bio-Rad Professional Achievement Award: Documentation of mechanical inventions, curricula, technical systems, scientific papers, books, photographic developments, manuals, CAI programs or published reviews of educational aids, etc., must be included. In the case of journal articles, textbooks, or textbook chapters, please provide appropriate bibliographic citations. You do not have to provide a photocopy of these items. In the case of curricula, CDs, or other educational materials, please provide a sample either as an attachment or with the packet. Resumes or CVs will not be accepted.

Member of the Year: Return the completed form electronically to the individual in your constituent society responsible for completing and submitting this award application. Resumes or CVs will not be accepted for consideration.

New Professional of the Year: In addition to the information that is to be provided on the standardized form, please make sure that all of the appropriate information and essay questions for the NP have been completed. Return the completed form electronically to the individual in your constituent society responsible for completing and submitting this award application. Resumes or CVs will not be accepted.

Student Forum Leadership Award: Return the completed form electronically to the individual in your constituent society responsible for completing and submitting this award application. Resumes or CVs will not be accepted.

ALL SUBMISSIONS FOR THESE AWARDS MUST BE EMAILED BY FEBRUARY 15



BIO-RAD PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NOMINATION FORM

I, ________________________________________________, wish to nominate

___________________________________, for a Professional Achievement Award in the

__________________________________ Scientific Assembly Section.

Signed _________________________ Phone: (W) _____________________

Name _________________________ (H) _____________________

Address _________________________ (F) _____________________

_________________________

E-mail address _________________________________________

NOMINATOR: You need to forward this nomination plus a copy of the application form to your nominee with enough time to allow the nominee to submit it to the ASCLS Awards Committee by February 15.



ASCLS MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CONSTITUENT SOCIETY NOMINATION FORM





ASCLS NEW PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

NOMINATION FORM

To be completed by constituent society President or Regional Director

The ____________________________________________________________________________

(Name of the Constituent Society)

presents, as its candidate for this year's ASCLS New Professional of the Year,

________________________________________________________________________________(Name of nominee) (ASCLS #)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________(Street address) (City) (State) (Zip)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________(Business phone, include area code) (Home phone, include area code)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________(E-mail address)

Method of nominee selection: _______________________________________

**Please attach an essay explaining why the members of this constituent society feel the candidate merits the award. Points are awarded from the essay in the area of significant

contribution to the profession.**

Signed: _______________________________________________________________________ (President/Regional Director of constituent society)

________________________________________________________________________________(Street address) (City) (State) (Zip)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________(Business phone, include area code) (Home phone, include area code)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________(E-mail address)

MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION: (for office use only, do not write in this space)



STUDENT FORUM LEADERSHIP AWARD

NOMINATION FORM

To be completed by constituent society President or Regional Director

The _____________________________________________________________________(Name of constituent society/Region)

presents, as its candidate for this year’s Student Forum Leadership Award:

________________________________________________________________________________(Name of nominee) (ASCLS #) (Date joined ASCLS)

_________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street address) (City) (State) (Zip)

________________________________________________________________________________(E-mail address) (Home phone, include area code)

**Please attach an essay explaining why the members of this constituent society feel the candidate merits the award. Points are awarded from the essay in the area of significant

contribution to the profession.**

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________ (President of constituent society/Regional Director)

________________________________________________________________________________(Street address) (City) (State) (Zip)

________________________________________________________________________________(Business phone, include area code) (Home phone, include area code)

________________________________________________________________________________

I hold the office of ________________________________in the above society.(Title of office)

NOTE TO NOMINATOR: Additionally, the nominee must also complete the applicant form and submit by February 15.

MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION: (for office use only, do not write in this space)



ALL APPLICANTS –New Professional of the Year, Student Forum Leadership, Bio-Rad Professional Achievement

Please complete each section for which you have activities. It is recognized that you may not have activities for every area. If you need additional room please use a separate sheet of paper and identify it with the applicant name.

Name _________________________________________________________________

1. Local, Chapter, or BranchOffice (s) held and year (s) held: (Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, etc.)

Activities: (Specify the activity and your role)

2. Constituent SocietyOffice (s) held and year (s) held: (Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, etc.)


3. RegionalOffice (s) held and year (s) held: (Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, etc.)




4. NationalOffice (s) held and year (s) held: (Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, etc.)


Please indicate the following for each meeting: (D) Delegate, (A) Alternate, or (S) Student Delegate/Representative

Meeting/Year D/A/S Meeting/Year D/A/S Meeting/Year D/A/S

Atlanta 2015 Chicago 2014 Houston 2013

Los Angeles 2012 Atlanta 2011 Anaheim 2010

Chicago 2009 Washington, DC 2008 San Diego 2007

Chicago 2006 Orlando 2005 Los Angeles 2004

Philadelphia 2003 Orlando 2002 Chicago 2001

New Orleans 2000 Chicago 1999 Chicago 1998

Atlanta 1997 Chicago 1996 Anaheim 1995

Nashville 1994 Washington 1993 Boston 1992

Atlanta 1991 Los Angeles 1990 Washington 1989

San Antonio 1988 Las Vegas 1987 New Orleans 1986

Orlando 1985 San Antonio 1984 Los Angeles 1983

Houston 1982 Miami 1981 St. Louis 1980

Las Vegas 1979 Kansas City 1978 Atlanta 1977

Chicago 1976 San Francisco 1975 New Orleans 1974

Boston 1973 Minneapolis 1972 Las Vegas 1971



SECTION II: To be completed by MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ONLY

(If this does not apply, please continue to the appropriate section)





SECTION III: To be completed by

Bio-Rad PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT NOMINEES ONLY


NAME ________________________________________

Scientific Assembly: ________________ Years involved: __________

1. ASCLS discipline-related activities NOT already included above

Date Title Organization Length Level

2. Non-ASCLS discipline-related professional activities (BOC/NCA, NAACLS, grants, consulting activities, etc.)

Date Title Organization Length Level

3. Participation in Scientific Assembly (last ten years only)

Offices held:

Date Office Level



4. Activities (committees, task forces, etc.)

Date Office Level



SECTION IV: To be completed by

STUDENT FORUM LEADERSHIP NOMINEES ONLY


NAME ________________________________

1. Communication Techniques Utilized to Promote the Student Forum

Letter and/or Memo (include subject, date, and addressed to whom):

Verbal: (include group to which you presented, length of presentation, date)

Newsletter: (indicate level – national, state, local; type of contribution; date)

2. Recruitment Programs Organized (Travel, seminars, fund-raisers, etc. – include dates)



3. Attendance (provide total number of meetings attended since June of the previous year)

Local Society __________________________________________________

Constituent Society Board Meetings ________________________________

Region Council Meetings ______________________________________

National Board Meetings ______________________________________

4. Convention Committee (If you are serving on the current constituent society convention committee, specify the committee and capacity in which you serve)

5. Professional Honors (Provide copies of clippings and announcements or certificates if available. **Originals will not be returned**

Honor Societies:

Award Society

Region/State/Local Awards:

Award Level



6. Publications (provide bibliographic citation if journal or textbook, attach cover or photocopy of other types of publication)

7. Contributions to the Profession (not previously outlined)



SECTION V: To be completed by

NEW PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ONLY

NAME ___________________________________________

1. EMPLOYMENT

Current position/title ________________________________

Current employer ________________________________

Employer’s address ________________________________(street, city, state, zip)

________________________________

________________________________

Please respond to the following questions:

Question 1How do you contribute to the CLS profession as a whole, outside of ASCLS?

Question 2As a new professional, you have a unique perspective of the CLS profession. Where do you see the profession heading in the future and how will you fit in to the picture?



ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY/AFFILIATED GROUP PUBLICATION AWARD

PAPER FORMAT

APPLICATION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS:

● Complete the application form ● Select two (2) publication issues dated between the previous February and current

February inclusively● Submit a PDF copy of each issue● Check one of the following categories:

____ Color Print ____ Black & White Print

Email entries to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected].

APPLICATION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 15

CONSTITUENT SOCIETYor AFFILIATED GROUP: ______________________________________

PUBLICATION NAME: ______________________________________

ISSUES SUBMITTED:

(1) VOLUME _____________ NUMBER _______________

(2) VOLUME _______________ NUMBER _______________

EDITOR(S): NAME: _________________________________________

NAME: _________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ ______________________________________

______________________________________ PHONE: (W)________________ (H)_______________

EMAIL: __________________________________________




SOCIETY/ AFFILIATED GROUP PRESIDENT/CHAIR:

NAME: _____________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

EMAIL: _____________________________________



ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY/AFFILIATED GROUP PUBLICATION AWARD

WEBSITE VERSIONAPPLICATION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS:

● Complete this application form.● Select two (2) publication issues dated between the previous February and the current

February, inclusively.● Submit the web address and indicate which two issues are to be judged to the ASCLS

Awards Committee, [email protected]. If unable to keep all issues on the website because of space, contact the Awards Chair for directions on submission before newsletter files are replaced.

Application deadline – February 15

CONSTITUENT SOCIETY(or AFFILIATED GROUP): ______________________________________

PUBLICATION NAME: ______________________________________

WEB ADDRESS OF NEWSLETTER: ______________________________________

WEBSITE ISSUES TO BE JUDGED:

(1) VOLUME __ _ NUMBER____ URL

(2) VOLUME ____ NUMBER____ URL




EDITOR(S): NAME:__________________________________________

NAME:__________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ ______________________________________

______________________________________ PHONE: (W)________________ (H)_______________

EMAIL: __________________________________________


NAME: _____________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

EMAIL: _____________________________________



ASCLS CONSTITUENT SOCIETY/AFFILIATED GROUP WEBSITE AWARD

APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete this application form and email to [email protected]. Application deadline – February 15

CONSTITUENT SOCIETYor AFFILIATED GROUP: ______________________________________

WEB ADDRESS TO BE JUDGED: ______________________________________

WEBSITE COORDINATOR NAME ___________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ PHONE: (W)_______________ (H)______________

EMAIL: ___________________________________


NAME: ____________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________________




APPLICATION FORM(ASCLS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY)

1. Title of Scientific Project:

2. Enclosed is: (check all that apply)a copy of the project: _________a synopsis of the project: _________

3. Names, addresses, and ASCLS member numbers of persons submitting application: (please include information for co-authors on subsequent lines)

(Name) (Address, city, state, zip) (ASCLS #)




* If more than one person is participating in a single entry, indicate who will represent the group at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.*

E-mail Address of contact for this application: ________________________________

4. Explain in fewer than 300 words the impact of this project on patient care and current laboratory science practice. VERIFY IN YOUR DESCRIPTION THAT THE PROJECT WAS DONE WITHIN THE PAST TWO (2) YEARS.




APPLICATION FORMPage 2

5. If published information is not available, submit a synopsis of the project, not to exceed ten double spaced typewritten pages, signed by all contributors to include:

● Title● Contributor names and affiliations● Abstract● Introduction (description and/or purpose)● Materials and methods● Results (include any figures and/or tables)● Discussion and conclusion● References● Other materials as necessary to evaluate the project

6. Email the completed application form, synopsis and/or published information to the ASCLS Awards Committee, [email protected] by February 15.




THERIOT AWARD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS IN MEDIA & EQUIPMENT

APPLICATION FORM(ASCLS membership required for eligibility)

1. Title of project:

_________________________________________________________

2. Describe the subject matter presented and define the category of entry: (i.e., written, mechanical, graphic, etc.)

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

3. Enclosed is: (check all that apply)a copy of the materials: ________an example of the materials: ________

4. Names, addresses, and ASCLS member numbers of persons submitting application:

_________________________________________________________ (Name) (Address, city, state, zip) (ASCLS #)




* If more than one person is participating in a single entry, please indicate the person who will represent the group at the ASCLS Annual Meeting.*

Email Address of contact for this application: ________________________________



Gloria “Mike” Gilbert Memorial AwardSponsored by ASCLS-Georgia and administered by the ASCLS Education and Research Fund

Congratulations; you have been nominated for the Gloria “Mike” Gilbert Award in memory of Gloria Fairfax Gilbert. The Gilbert award recognizes leadership, professional excellence, and specific accomplishments in Clinical Laboratory Science. For more information, see http://www.ascls.org/?page=ER_Gilbert.Nominator, please provide your name and email address in the colored line and forward to your nominee.

Nominee InformationName, Degree, Certification, and Title (type on next line to the right of the arrow)

Date

AddressCity

State

Zip

Email

Phone 1

Phone 2

Name of nominator (type on next line to the right of the arrow)

Nominator’s email

ASCLS ActivitiesPlease list your participation in state, regional, or national ASCLS activities, for instance, committees, special task forces, elected or appointed positions. Limit to the last ten years.

Activity Dates12345

Professional ActivitiesPlease list your participation non-ASCLS professional activities, for instance, membership in organizations, committees, elected or appointed positions. Limit to the last ten years.

Activity Dates12345

Additional AccomplishmentsPlease list any specific professional accomplishments, for example, grants, publications, and honors. Limit to the last ten years.

Activity Dates12345

Add pages if necessary.Electronic submission only: please email, with your curriculum vitae or resume to your nominator.



Graduate Research Grant ApplicationI. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant

ASCLS Education and Research FundInvestigator Information

Full Name (type on next line to the right of the arrow)

ASCLS Number

Date

Degree

Institution

Date

Degree

Institution

Date

Degree In Progress

Institution

Date Begun

Certification

Certification Agency

Date Certified

Investigator’s AddressCity

State

Zip

Email

Phone 1

Phone 2

Title of Research Project

Eligibility Student member or professional member of ASCLS. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Graduate student at the time the award is presented. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician accepted to or presently

enrolled in an accredited Master of Science or Doctoral program in or related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.

Required ReferenceOne graduate faculty reference on institutional letterhead must accompany this application and proposal. The faculty person must evaluate the investigator’s ability to complete the project and must provide contact information.

Application deadline: May 1Please complete and forward this application with your grant proposal, reference and additional documentation by email to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected]. Only electronic documents are accepted.

Grant LimitationsThe I. Dean Spradling graduate research grant may not be used for indirect cost recovery, tuition, curriculum development, stipends for investigators or assistants, manuscript preparation and publication costs, travel, or purchase of equipment and supplies customarily available in an institutional laboratory.

Testimonial StatementA testimonial statement suitable for electronic publication must be emailed to ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected], within six months after project completion date explaining how the funds were used. Failure to submit a testimonial statement may result in forfeiture of funds. Applicants are encouraged to submit a formal report for presentation at the ASCLS Annual Meeting and for publication in Clinical Laboratory Science.



Grant ProposalAttach proposal; up to three single-spaced pages using a 10-pitch or larger font.1. Title: Limit to sixty characters.2. Background and Rationale: Review supporting literature, identify pertinent issues, and state the problem.

Identify how the project addresses the problem and the profession’s needs. The E&R Fund encourages projects that address translational research, issues of patient safety, evaluation of laboratory services, and evaluation of laboratory personnel education.

3. Objectives: State the objectives and anticipated outcomes, link each objective to the problem stated in the Background and Rationale section above.

4. Methods/Design: Describe sample population, recruitment of subjects, methods used to minimize sample bias, confidentiality, data collection technology, instruments or assays, data recording, statistics and data reporting, and completion deadline. Document institutional review board approval. Design should be detailed, specific and clear; should answer the objectives; should identify strengths and limitations. Provide name and identify the qualifications of collaborators, if any.

5. Budget: Itemize necessary purchases, relate to objectives and methods, and justify cost. E&R fund research grants may not be used for tuition, program or curriculum development, indirect cost recovery, stipends for investigators or assistants, manuscript preparation and publication costs, travel, or purchase of equipment and supplies customarily available in an institutional laboratory.

6. Appendices: Provide optional documentation in addition to your three-page proposal; for instance, biographical sketches, support letters, contracts, institutional support, prior grants, other pending grant applications. Often grant awards are addressed to the recipient’s institution. Please provide the exact contact information of the individual or office to which the check must be addressed.



Member Research Grant ApplicationASCLS Education and Research Fund

Investigator InformationFull Name and Certification of Graduate Investigator (type on next line to the right of the arrow)

ASCLS Member Number

Today’s Date

Degree

Institution

Degree Date

Degree

Institution

Degree Date

Certification

Certification Agency

Certification Date

Investigator’s AddressCity

State

Zip

Email

Phone 1

Phone 2

Title of Research Project

Eligibility Professional member of ASCLS. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Scientist or Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Technician with national certification.

Required ReferenceOne peer Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Scientist reference (may be from immediate supervisor) on institutional letterhead must accompany this application and proposal. The reference writer must evaluate the investigator’s ability to complete the project and must provide contact information.

Application deadline: May 1Please complete and forward this application with your proposal, reference and additional documentation by email addressed to the ASCLS Education and Research Fund c/o ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected].

Grant LimitationsE&R fund member research grants may not be used for indirect cost recovery, tuition, curriculum development, stipends for investigators or assistants, manuscript preparation and publication costs, travel, or purchase of equipment and supplies customarily available in an institutional laboratory.

ReportA written report must be emailed to the E & R Fund c/o ASCLS Executive Vice President Elissa Passiment, [email protected], within six months after the completion date explaining how the funds were used. Investigators are encouraged to submit their report for presentation at the ASCLS Annual Meeting and for publication in Clinical Laboratory Science.



ASCLS Member Research Grant ProposalAttach research grant proposal; up to three single-spaced pages using a 10-pitch or larger font.7. Title: Limit to sixty characters.8. Background and Rationale: Review supporting literature, identify pertinent issues, and state the problem.

Identify how the project addresses the problem and the profession’s needs.9. Objectives: State the objectives and anticipated outcomes, link each objective to the problem stated in the

Background and Rationale section above.10. Methods/Design: Describe sample population, recruitment of subjects, methods used to minimize sample bias,

confidentiality, data collection technology, instruments or assays, data recording, statistics and data reporting, and completion deadline. Document institutional review board approval. Design should be detailed, specific and clear; should answer the objectives; should identify strengths and limitations. Provide name and identify the qualifications of coworkers, if any.

11. Budget: Itemize necessary purchases, relate to objectives and methods, and justify cost. E&R fund member research grants may not be used for indirect cost recovery, tuition, curriculum development, stipends for investigators or assistants, manuscript preparation and publication costs, travel, or purchase of equipment and supplies customarily available in an institutional laboratory.

12. Appendices: Provide optional documentation in addition to your three-page proposal; for instance, biographical sketches, support letters, contracts, institutional support, prior grants, other pending grant applications. Often grant awards are addressed to the recipient’s institution. Please provide the exact contact information of the individual or office to which the check must be addressed.

Targeted TopicsInvestigations must address one of these topics:

Patient Safetyo Investigation of laboratory practices that improve patient safety.o Assessment of pre-analytical and post-analytical errors and their impact on patient outcomes.

Value of Laboratory Serviceso Impact of test results in diagnosis and treatment.o Development and assessment of test applications.o Value of appropriate test utilization in clinical decision-making.o Assessment of point-of-care testing validity and clinical efficacy.o New test development and modifications, validation, and clinical efficacy.o Correlation of proficiency testing, personnel standards, internal quality control, and quality assessment on

the validity and clinical efficacy of test results.

Value of Educated Personnelo Correlate level of education and clinical training to validity and quality of test results.o Strategies to increase the number of, address retention of, and improve the public image of clinical

laboratory professionals.o Investigation of the role of the Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Scientist, Clinical (Medical) Laboratory

Technician, or professional with a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science in test utilization.

Translational Researcho Applications that reduce disease incidence, morbidity, and mortality.



FORUM FOR CONCERNS OF MINORITIES

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORMApplications MUST be typed

READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND CHECK THEM BEFORE EMAILING APPLICATION

Submission Deadline April 1

Name: ___________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (MI)

Home Address: __________________________ Phone: _________________

__________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________ Phone: _________________(Street)

E-mail: _______________________________________________

Sex: ( ) Female ( ) Male

Ethnic Origin: ( ) African-American ( ) Black ( ) Native American ( ) Caucasian ( ) Hispanic ( ) Asian/Pacific Islander ( ) Other ___________________________________

Clinical Laboratory Science Program:

__________________________________________________

Institution Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________Enrollment Status:

Full Time: ( ) Part Time: ( ) Anticipated graduation date:________________



1. EDUCATION/TRAINING (Submit an official or student transcript of all schools attended.)

College/University Date attended Major Degree

2. EXTRACURRICULAR COLLEGE ACTIVITIES: DATES

(If none, check if you are a single parent, or sole supporter: [ ]

3. HONORS AND CITATIONS DATES

4. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DATES

(Include offices held)

ASCLS MEMBERSHIP #______________Membership from __________ to ___________ month/year month/year

ASCLS MEETINGS ATTENDED: (Local, State, National) DATES

OTHER SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS Membership # _Office held Dates



5. WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES: (within the last two years)

EMPLOYER POSITION ____ DATES

6. YEARLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

EXPENSES:

TUITION AND FEES $_________________ ROOM AND BOARD $_________________BOOKS/SUPPLIES $_________________OTHER (Specify) $_________________ TOTAL $_________________

YEARLY INCOME:

SCHOLARSHIPS $________________ LOANS $________________ FULL/PART-TIME WORK $________________ PARENTS /OTHERS $________________ TOTAL $________________

7. OBJECTIVES:

Attach a brief statement on your financial need to pursue a career in the Clinical Laboratory Science field.

8. REFERENCES:

Please contact three (3) individuals who can attest to your character, academic potential and financial needs. Have each complete a letter of recommendation on the School’s/Employer’s letterhead, and the Performance Evaluation Score Sheet. References may be from a Clinical Laboratory Science Program Director, Program Faculty member, or employer. NOTE that you must allow sufficient time for the individuals to send their recommendations back to you so you can meet the email deadline of April 1.

LIST THE THREE REFERENCES BELOW:

Program Director/Teaching Supervisor _______________________________

Program Faculty Member _______________________________

Academic Instructor/Employer _______________________________



ASCLS FORUM FOR CONCERNS OF MINORITIES SCHOLARSHIPUNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SCORE SHEET

Directions to Applicant: Fill in your name, address and phone, and give this to those whom you have asked to write letters of recommendation for your application. Remind each person that your submission deadline is April 1, so you need this back before then.

Name of Applicant:_____________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________Phone__________

Directions to Reviewer: Place a check in the appropriate space below. Standards used in ranking items 1-12 below: 1 = outstanding, top 5%; 2 = excellent, next 10% upper 15%; 3 = good, next 20% upper 35%; 4 = average, middle 30%; 5 = reservations, next 30% lower 35%; 6 = poor, lower 5%; 7 = no basis for judgment.

FACTORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 71. Technical Knowledge/skills: to what extent does the applicant maintain asatisfactory level of knowledge and/or technical skills?2. Quality of work: to what extent does the applicant meet the required standards:i.e. accuracy, neatness and thoroughness?3. Productivity: to what extent does the applicant accomplish the quantity of workexpected of the job assignment?4. Oral Communication Skills: to what extent does the applicant adequately prepareand maintain oral presentations?5. Written Communication Skills: to what extent does the applicant adequatelyprepare and maintain written reports, correspondence and assignments?6. Dependability: to what extent does the applicant perform work without closesupervision or assistance?7. Initiative: to what extent does the applicant adapt to changing situations, available to provide technical assistance, and contributes to the process that would enhance any operation?8. Attendance: to what extent does the applicant maintain satisfactory attendance in regard to tardiness, early departures, and/or absences?9. Relations with Others: to what extent does the applicant exhibit a professional and cooperative attitude towards others?10. Perseverance: Stamina, Endurance

11. Self-confidence: assuredness, capacity to achieve

12. Intellectual Ability

Evaluator _______________________________ (Sign) _________________________

Position ___________________________(phone)_____________Date_____________

PLEASE ATTACH A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO THIS SCORE SHEET.Return both this score sheet and your recommendation letter to the applicant before the April 1st deadline.



Forum for Concerns of Minorities, Undergraduate Scholarship Application, page 4

9. NOTE:

** You are responsible for assuring all required documents have been submitted.**

A completed application consists of one (1) electronic copy of the application packet, collated as follows:

● Application (#1-#8) ● Statement of your objectives● Three (3) Performance Score Sheets each with Letters of Recommendation on

Letterhead stationery● Official or student transcript. Please do not send extra letters or any other

materials. We will NOT ask for missing documents. Only COMPLETE APPLICATIONS will be reviewed. You may copy back to back to reduce the size of the application.

10. Email to the Forum Scholarship Chair, Mildred Fuller [email protected].

● READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND CHECK THEM BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION




ASCLS KEY TO THE FUTURE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

NOMINATION FORM

This list of nominees is submitted by: _____________________________________________(Constituent Society)

___________________________________________________________________________(Name) (Office held)

NOMINEES’ INFORMATION:

1. Name: _____________________________________ASCLS #___________

Address: _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________

Briefly describe activity(ies) for which nominee is being recognized.

2. Name: _____________________________________ASCLS #___________

Address: ______________________________________________________

E-mail Address ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________


3. Name: _____________________________________ASCLS #___________

Address: ______________________________________________________

E-mail Address _____________________________________

Phone: ___________________




MLS/MLT STUDENT AWARD COMPETITIONApplication Cover Sheet

American Society for Clinical Laboratory ScienceEducation Scientific Assembly

This form must accompany all submitted research papers and case studies. Researchpapers and case studies must be postmarked by May 1.

Email one signed copy of this application cover sheet to Joan Polancic, ASCLSDirector of Education, [email protected]. Email one copy of the research paper or case study (Word or Word Perfectformat) to [email protected]. Include the research paper or case study title,author name, and institution address on the paper’s coversheet.

Papers/cases that are not dated by the deadline will be rejected without reviewand the submitter(s) will be notified.

Title of Research Paper/Case Study: __________________________________________________________________________________________________Author: __________________________________________________________

CLS/CLT Program Address: _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________ Fax: _______________ E-mail: _________________

ASCLS Member Number: ___________________________________________

[ ] Research Paper [ ] Case Study

Signature of Presenting Author:

____________________________________________

For office use only:

Total Points Possible________ Total Points Received__________Score__________







Instructions to ESA Review Committee

1. Fill in the bottom of the sheet with your name, address, phone number, and e-mail. Make sufficient copies of Evaluation Forms for all cases/papers.

2. Review papers/cases. Calculate the score for each submission. (Divide total points by points possible for each paper/case. Multiply X 100 to obtain percentage.)

● basic research papers have 104 possible points● other research papers(reviews, methodologies, techniques etc.) have 88 possible

points. ● case studies have 40 possible points

3. Place the papers/cases in priority order. Select the one with the highest score for presentation.

4. Please note why submission was rejected in the comment section so that we may respond constructively to inquiries.

5. Attach this form to the paper/case you reviewed.

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Phone Number _________________________________________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________________________

Comments:



Case Study Evaluation Form

Consider the following scale in grading the case study abstract4 = Excellent, 3 = Very Good, 2 = Average, 1 = Poor

Circle One

1. Title is clear, concise, and accurately portrays the 4 3 2 1content.

2. Introduction contains the purpose, problem orsituation to be addressed. 4 3 2 1

3. Patient history, disease condition and/or newinnovative practices are described. 4 3 2 1

4. Ideas are well defined and comprehensive. 4 3 2 1

5. Outcome measurements and results are accuratelypresented. 4 3 2 1

6. Conclusions include relevant application and/orimplications. 4 3 2 1

7. Correct grammar, usage, language (vocabulary)is apparent. 4 3 2 1

8. Format and presentation instructions are completelyfollowed. 4 3 2 1

9. Case study is clearly and thoughtfully organized 4 3 2 1

10. References are sufficient in number, current and 4 3 2 1relevant to the case

TOTAL_______



ASCLS STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATION FORM

Title of Paper: _________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

Circle the number of the response that best answers the statement on the left.

4 = Excellent, 3 = Very Good, 2 = Average, 1 = Poor

SCIENTIFIC MERITThis study improves the quality of laboratory testing, improves patient care/treatment; or facilitates education, consulting or management practitioners.

4 3 2 1

This study represents an original or unique approach or concept. 4 3 2 1

This research is timely or critical to laboratory practice. 4 3 2 1

This research expands the current level of knowledge or scope of practice in clinical laboratory science. 4 3 2 1

PRESENTATION STYLE/ ORGANIZATIONTitle is clear, concise and accurately portrays the content. 4 3 2 1

Writing is clear and logical. 4 3 2 1

Uses appropriate scientific writing style. 4 3 2 1Follows instructions to authors regarding format. 4 3 2 1

ABSTRACTThe abstract contains and summarizes the problem, methods or design, results and/or conclusions. 4 3 2 1

The abstract contains 250 words or less. 4 3 2 1

INTRODUCTIONIntroduction contains the purpose, problem or question to be addressed. 4 3 2 1

Literature review demonstrates the relationship between this and previous research. 4 3 2 1

Literature review provides the reader with sufficient background to view the study. 4 3 2 1

Literature review provides a rationale for this study. 4 3 2 1



MATERIALS AND METHODSThe research procedures used accomplished the purpose of the study. 4 3 2 1

The test and control populations appropriate for this study? 4 3 2 1Is the equipment and/or procedures described so that others could repeat the study? 4 3 2 1

RESULTSPresentation of results is well organized. 4 3 2 1Tables and/or graphs are appropriate. 4 3 2 1Appropriate statistics are used if necessary. 4 3 2 1

CONCLUSIONSData supports the purpose of the study. 4 3 2 1Results are interpreted clearly. 4 3 2 1Discussion focuses on the significance of results. 4 3 2 1Conclusions are valid. 4 3 2 1

REFERENCESReferences are current, adequate and relevant to the study. 4 3 2 1Sufficient number of references cited 4 3 2 1

TOTALREVIEWER


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