The WICB Committee recognizes outstanding achievements in cell biology by presenting two Career Recognition Awards at the ASCB Annual Meeting. The Junior Award is given to a woman in an early stage of her career (generally less than five years in an independent position at the time of nomination) who is making exceptional scientific contributions to cell biology and exhibits the potential for continuing a high level of scientific endeavor and leadership . The Senior Award is given to a woman or man in a later career stage (generally full professor or equivalent) whose outstanding scientific achievements are coupled with a long-standing record of support for women in science and by mentorship of both men and women in scientific careers.

Current WICB Committee members are not eligible for either award. Nominators must be ASCB members.

Candidate Packages should include:

For the Senior Award,

1. a letter of nomination
2. CV of the candidate
3. no more than five letters of support, at least one of which must come from outside the nominee's institution; at least two letters of the five should be from individuals who have been mentored by the candidate. Letters from mentees should mention specifics of their mentoring history with the nominee.

For the Junior Award,

1. a letter of nomination
2. CV of the candidate
3. no more than three letters of support, at least one of which must come from outside the nominee's institution

Nominations should be sent electronically only by March 31 to the ASCB Office.
ATTN: Cheryl Lehr