The ASHG Advocacy Award honors individuals or groups of individuals who have exhibited excellence and achievement in promoting the science of human genetics and its application for the common good. The awardee will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society’s Annual Meeting.
Areas of advocacy may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Promoting the importance of genetics and an understanding of genetically based healthcare in society at large
- Increasing public awareness of ethical, legal, and policy-related issues in genetics
- Promoting the importance of funding for biomedical research
- Spearheading, shepherding, or implementing genetics policy or legislation
- Improving familiarity with genetics research and genetic testing among a broad range of audiences
Nominees need not be members of ASHG.
Judging Criteria
- Has exhibited excellence and achievement in promoting the science of human genetics and the common good.
Required Nomination Materials
- Nomination form including the nominee’s basic information (name, email,
institution, degree) and questions addressing eligibility and judging criteria- Two references familiar with the nominee’s contributions to advocacy in human
genetics- References must answer questions addressing eligibility and judging criteria
- The nominee’s CV (provided by the nominee)
- Two references familiar with the nominee’s contributions to advocacy in human
Questions for the nominator and references (300 words max for each)
- Provide a narrative for why the nominee is qualified for the Advocacy Award.
- Provide specific examples of how the nominee has demonstrated excellence and
achievement in promoting the science of human genetics. - How has the nominee improved familiarity with genetics research and genetic
testing among a wide range of audiences?