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The Quaternary Times
Newsletter of the American Quaternary Association
Volume 29 Number 1 May 1999

AMQUA Awards

Nominations and applications for AMQUA's two awards, the Distinguished Career Award (annually), and the Denise Gaudreau Award (biennially), are now being accepted.

Denise Gaudreau Award for Excellence in Quaternary Studies
In memory of Quaternary palynologist Dr. Denise Gaudreau (1952-1992)
This biennial award of $500 was established to support the early career development of women scientists in Quaternary studies. Female scientists in any field of Quaternary studies within two years prior to completing the Ph.D. are encouraged to apply (i.e., they have not yet finished their dissertation research). Membership in AMQUA and citizenship in the United States are not required. Selection will be based on scientific accomplishments, promise, and demonstration of original thinking. Emphasis will be placed on the quality and carefulness of the work, rather than solely on quantity.
Applications should include:
(1) Curriculum vitae (no page limit)
(2) Summary of research interests, accomplishments, and goals (not to exceed two pages)
(3) Copy of graduate transcripts (signed by the Advisor). Photocopies of transcripts will suffice. For credits shown in transcripts under general titles only (such as independent studies or seminars), briefly describe the subject(s) of the seminar or independent study on a separate page.
(4) Name, address, and phone numbers of two referees to contact after initial committee screening.
Applications for the 2000 Award must be postmarked by September 1, 1999. The award recipient will be announced in the Fall 1999 newsletter and the award will be presented at the AMQUA Biennial Meeting. Mail all materials to: Bonnie Styles, Illinois State Museum, Research & Collections Center, 1011 East Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703; 217-782-7475, fax: 785-2857; styles@museum.state.il.us

Distinguished Career Award
Nominations are being solicited for the 1999 and 2000 AMQUA Distinguished Career Awards. The award recognizes a Quaternary scientist who has contributed significantly and continuously to the advancement of Quaternary science in any discipline. This award is the highest one made by AMQUA and truly honors someone with a life time commitment to Quaternary science. I encourage everyone to consider, and nominate, those senior scientists who have contributed significantly to their field. The scientist must be a North American, although the area of research is not restricted to this continent. The nominee must be alive at the time of nomination and does not have to be a member of AMQUA. The winner of the award will receive a bronze sculpture and recognition at the next biennial meeting, in addition to publication in The Quaternary Times. To nominate a scientist, please send a letter outlining why the nominee is qualified for a distinguished career award and forward his/her current CV. All nominees are retained as candidates for five years. Please send your nominations by September 1, 1999 to me at: Earth Sciences, Denver Museum of Natural History, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205; 303-370-6473, fax -6492; rgraham@dmnh.org

Russ Graham
AMQUA President