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Nominations invited for International Sea Turtle Society(ISTS) Awards

Deadline- December 1, 2012

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International Sea Turtle Society(ISTS) is pleased to invite nominations for ISTS 2013 Award on  the ISTS web page. Nominations are sought for the International Sea Turtle Society Life-time Achievement Award, Ed Drane Award for Volunteerism and ISTS Champions Award.

The ISTS Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual that has had a significant impact on sea turtle biology and conservation work through the course of their career.

The ISTS Champions Awards are presented to individuals or communities, governmental or non-governmental organizations that have, in the recent past, carried out outstanding work towards the effective conservation of sea turtles.

The Ed Drane Award for Volunteerism was established in memory of Ed Drane who was Treasurer of the ISTS for more than 20 years. His passion for the sea turtles and his commitment to the ISTS and its international mission were both energizing and inspiring. This award will be presented to a person who is working outside their professional life who voluntarily commits a significant portion of their time, energy, and passion to the conservation of sea turtles. They do not seek academic or monetary credit for their efforts but they make a significant contribution to the study and conservation of sea turtles.

Tips for a strong nomination-

  • Provide clear and accurate information
  • Request letters of support from individuals with personal experience of the nominee’s research/conservation activities and ask them to explicitly explain their relationship with the nominee
  • Explain how the nominee’s contribution fits within the context of those they work with – often achievements are collaborative, but individuals can still make a significant individual contribution.
  • Try to avoid overstating the outcomes or achievements of the nominee
  • The Awards Committee will only consider the nominee for the award specified in the application, so please seek guidance on which award category might be most appropriate.

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