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| Name of Program | Purpose | Due Date | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Science Hall of Fame | To annually recognize one or more outstanding ARS scientists who have retired, or are eligible to retire, who have made major impact on agricultural research. Scientists who are deceased may be nominated and recognized posthumously. | May | September |
| ARS Technology Transfer | To annually recognize individuals/teams who have done outstanding work in transferring technology to outside users. | June | February |
ARS Scientist of the Year
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To annually recognize the creative efforts, scientific leadership and the major research accomplishments of ARS research scientists. Contributions of these scientists help position ARS in the forefront of agricultural research. To recognize sustained research productivity, impact on science and technology, and scientific leadership where personal technology expertise is used to guide, lead, or influence the research efforts of other scientists. Development of other scientists-cooperating, counseling, or extending help, particularly to younger scientists as contrasted to own career. To recognize impact of at least one major contribution or one with potential for major impact on science and technology; internal and/or external collaborations; partnerships with industry, stakeholders, and customers. Must have begun ARS career within the last 7 years and have completed highest degree within last 10 years (cutoff May 1 of year nominated). Note: The individual selected as the ARS Herbert L. Rothbart Outstanding Early Career Scientist will be eligible for a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists & Engineers. |
June | February |
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Direct Research Support
Indirect Research Support
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The purpose of both the Direct and Indirect Research Support Awards is to annually recognize the outstanding achievements and creative efforts of Midwest Area individuals/groups in the support categories who have significantly contributed to the mission of the Agricultural Research Service. The purpose is to annually recognize MWA employees for special achievements in promoting equal opportunity in all facets of ARS programs through actions that clearly exceed the responsibilities of their positions or assignments. The purpose is to annually recognize MWA employees for special achievements in promoting employee and/or environmental safety and health in all facets of ARS programs through actions that clearly exceed the responsibilities of their positions or assignments. |
TBA | TBA |
| ARS Office Professional of the Year |
To annually recognize the outstanding achievements and creative efforts of ARS office support professionals. All nominations of ARS secretarial, clerical, and office support employees, regardless of eligibility w/i their Area are eligible. Winners of Area programs may be forwarded for Agency level competition. |
July | February |
| Administrative and Financial Management Support Awards for Excellence | To annually recognize outstanding achievements which have increased efficiency in the administrative support activities of ARS. | July | February |
| USDA Secretary's Honor Awards | To annually recognize outstanding contributions to agriculture; to the consumers of agricultural products; and to the ability of the Department to serve rural America. The Honor Awards are the most prestigious awards that the Department can give. Employees at all grade levels and private citizens are eligible to receive these awards. | October | June |
ARS Scientist of the Year Program:
ARS-wide Winners (Cash Awards and Research Support will be funded by Headquarters)
| Cash Award | Research Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Distinguished Senior Research Scientist | $5,000 | $40,000 |
| 3 | Outstanding Senior Research Scientists | $4,000 | $25,000 |
| 1 | Herbert L. Rothbart Outstanding Early Career Research Scientist* | $4,000 | $25,000 |
Area Winners (Cash awards will be funded by Headquarters. Research support will be funded by the Areas.)
| Cash Award | Research Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Area Senior Research Scientists | $4,000 | $20,000 |
| 7 | Area Early Career Research Scientists | $3,000 | $15,000 |
ARS Technology Transfer Award Program: (Cash Awards funded by OTT)
| Cash Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Outstanding Effort | $4,000 |
| 1-6 | Superior Effort | $3,000 |
ARS Office Support Professional of the Year: (Cash Award funded by Headquarters)
| Cash Award | |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,000 |
AFM Support Awards for Excellence: (Cash Awards funded by AFM)
| Cash Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold | $4,000 |
| 1 | Silver | $3,000 |
| 2 | Bronze | $2,000 |
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