- Solicits nominations and selects members of the Association who are worthy of Association or WEF awards and presents these nominations to the Board for their approval. The Awards are typically given at the Annual Meeting and nominations for WEF awards must be in accordance with WEF’s schedule.
- Recommends to the Board the selection criteria and the procedures to be followed for the Association awards.
- Ensures that award plaques and certifications are prepared and available for presentation at the Annual Conference.
- Ensures that selection of award recipients proceeds on schedule and that all necessary biographical information required for presentation of awards is given to the President far enough in advance of the presentation that the President may prepare the proper remarks. Prepares publicity of awards for Association Quarterly Newsletter.
- Prepares annual budget and goals of the committee.
- A summary of the awards to be considered is as follows:
Awards Summary
Major WEF Awards:
Award: Hatfield
Committee Responsible for Nomination: Awards
Award Nominations Due at WEF: 60 days prior to Annual MeetingAward: Bedell
Committee Responsible for Nomination: Awards
Award Nominations Due at WEF: 60 days prior to Annual MeetingAward: Burke
Committee Responsible for Nomination: Safety
Award Nominations Due at WEF: 60 days prior to Annual MeetingAward: Laboratory Analyst
Award Nominations Due at WEF: 60 days prior to Annual MeetingAssociation Awards:
Meritorious Service
Operator of the Year
Laboratory Analyst of the Year
Other