Honorary Awards
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2013 VANNEVAR BUSH AWARD and 2013 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Deadline for 2013 nominations and letters of reference: Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Local Time
Vannevar Bush Award
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 image of Dr. Bush.
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Past Recipients of the Award
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Public Service Award
The National Science Board established the Public Service Award in November 1996. The annual award recognizes
people and organizations that have increased the public understanding of science or engineering. The award may be
given to an individual and to a group (company, corporation or organization).
More Information About the Award
Past Recipients of the Award
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For questions concerning the awards, please contact Ann Ferrante at aferrant@nsf.gov, 703-292-4520.
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