Behavioral & Social Sciences Section Awards - Distinguished Career Award

Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award

The Distinguished Career Contribution Award is presented annually to an individual whose contributions over the course of his or her career have articulated a novel theoretical or methodological perspective or synthesis that addresses a significant problem in the literature. 

Submission Period: Spring 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be (or if retired, must have been) a member of the BSS Section.
• Nominees must have been published with the past five (5) years.

Nomination Process

Required Nomination Packet Materials:

• A single nomination letter signed by at least three (3) supporters that should include the following:
  • The nominee's contribution and influence.
  • The nominee's impact on the field of gerontology or behavioral and social sciences in particular.
• A current Curriculum Vitae

Nature of Award
The recipient receives a certificate and is recognized at the Behavioral & Social Sciences Section Business Meeting and Award Presentation at Annual Scientific Meeting.

Past Awardees
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