Awards
The Pacific Seabird Group has three categories of awards: Lifetime and Special Achievement Awards, Student Presentation Awards, and Travel Awards. Awards are presented annual in conjunction with the PSG Annual Meeting, and are celebrated at the PSG Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Information is described below and can be found in the PSG Handbook.
For questions about PSG Awards, please contact the PSG Past Chair, head of the PSG Awards Committee: pastchair@pacificseabirdgroup.org
Lifetime and Special Achievement Awards
In 1993, PSG instituted two awards to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to seabirds: Lifetime Achievement Award and Special Achievement Award.
- PSG Lifetime Achievement Award: A seabird researcher, educator, or conservationist who has made significant, long-term contributions to seabird science, conservation and education in the Pacific Ocean or the world.
- PSG Special Achievement Award: An individual who has performed outstanding, long-term service for the Pacific Seabird Group, or who has achieved an outstanding and significant exemplary accomplishment for the betterment of seabird research, education, and/or conservation, or both.
Nominations now open for 2025 Awards! If you would like to submit a nomination, please email the PSG Past Chair (pastchair@pacificseabirdgroup.org), and include a written description of why your nominee is deserving of PSG recognition. Please include your contact information, and confirm your commitment to writing up an awards essay for the 2024 meeting program and the following Pacific Seabirds issue if your nominee is chosen. Make sure your description provides enough information to make your case; not all members of the Awards Committee will know all nominees personally! Nominees are evaluated on contributions to seabird research, conservation, education/mentoring, leadership and professional growth of PSG, service to PSG, connection to the region or theme of the upcoming meeting, and modeling ethical and professional conduct.
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Student Presentation Awards
Student presentation awards are presented each year at the Annual Meeting to students in both paper and poster presentation categories. Papers and posters are judged according to guidelines that include originality, presentation style, graphics, format and research data. The award guidelines and judging forms can be found in the here.
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Travel Awards
Travel awards are given each year to help students and scientists from USA, Canada and other countries to attend the annual meeting. There are three travel award categories; US/Canada Students; Non-US/Canada Students, and non-US/Canada Scientists. More information can be found in the PSG Handbook. Funds to support travel awards are received from the annual Silent Auction and from donations. Please support Travel Awards and donate here!
If you are a student or early career scientist (or know someone) who would be interested in receiving a sponsored membership or assistance to attend the Annual Meeting, please email PSG HELPS for more information.
