Vannevar Bush Award
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS AND REFERENCE LETTERS: Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 11:59PM Local Time
UPDATED: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO:
Friday, November 14, 2008, 11:59PM Local Time
The National Science Board established the Vannevar Bush Award in 1980 to honor Dr. Bush's
unique contributions to public service. The annual award recognizes an individual who, through
public service activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding "contribution toward
the welfare of mankind and the Nation." The recipient of the award receives a bronze medal struck in
the memory of Dr. Bush.
Dr. Bush was a prominent scientist, adviser to Presidents, and the force behind the establishment
of the National Science Foundation. In 1945, at the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, he
recommended that a foundation be established by Congress to serve as a focal point for the Federal
Government's support and encouragement of research and education in science and technology as well
as the development of a national science policy. The legislation creating the National Science
Foundation was signed by President Harry S. Truman on May 10, 1950.
Vannevar Bush Award Recipients
ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
Candidates must be a senior statesperson and an American citizen who meets two or more of the
following criteria:
- Distinguished himself/herself through public service activities in science and
technology.
- Pioneered the exploration, charting and settlement of new frontiers in science, technology,
education and public service.
- Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have inspired others to distinguished careers in
science and technology.
- Contributed to the welfare of the Nation and mankind through activities in science and
technology.
- Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have helped mold the history of advancements in
the Nation's science, technology, and education.
NOMINATIONS SELECTIONS
Nominations for the 2009 Vannevar Bush Award can be made through the National Science
Foundation’s FastLane at
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/. In
order to prepare a nomination, first-time users must register on the FastLane Web site using the link
found in the upper right-hand corner above the “Log In” box. The Web site also contains
detailed information concerning the nomination procedures. Nominations remain active for three years,
including the year of nomination.
REFERENCES
Two letters of support are required and can be made through the FastLane Web site:
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/.
Writers of reference letters will also have to register on the Web site as indicated above.
For questions concerning the award, contact Jennifer Richards
jlrichar@nsf.gov.
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