Wes Neal accepts the 2023 Excellence in Public Outreach Award.
The Award for Excellence in Public Outreach was established in 1998 and is presented to a current AFS member who goes the “extra mile” in connecting the value of fisheries science to the general public (i.e., non-specialists in the field) through various communication channels. Recognizing that many positions in the fisheries field can have aspects of science communication/outreach as part of their job, we are seeking exceptional candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to effectively sharing fisheries science in ways that have advanced the public understanding of our aquatic natural resources. The nomination can be for either an individual or can be for a collaborative team.
The main focus on evaluating candidates will be the demonstration of engagement and impact with non-peers and broader audiences, however, the efforts to educate other fisheries professionals on the value of science communication will also be considered.
The awardee will receive a letter of recognition and a formal presentation of the award will be made at the annual AFS meeting (at recipient’s expense) and recognized in Fisheries Magazine.
The award is administered by the AFS Science Communication Committee. AFS is dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion within our Society. As part of this effort, we highly encourage nominations for individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the fisheries field. Self-nomination for the award is also encouraged.
Nominations must include the following in this order:
Nominee(s) name(s)
Nominator name (can be the same as nominee)
Current AFS member? (note you must be an AFS member at the time of application to be considered for the award)
Provide a written description on the nominee’s contributions to public outreach and engagement and why the nominee is deserving of this award. Please provide up to 3 specific examples of public outreach by the nominee (e.g., blogs, photo essays, social media posts, news media links, details of oral presentations, etc.) and the impact of these efforts. If appropriate, include any efforts that focus on educating other fisheries professionals about effective science communication. If any of the examples are related to specific job responsibilities of the nominee, please provide information on how the public outreach has gone “above and beyond” these job requirements.
2025 Award Nominations should be submitted online at https://afsawards.awardsplatform.com/
Nomination deadline: April 1, 2025.
Contact: Kamden Glade, Committee Chair
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