SOCIETY AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2015 AFS Award Recipients. Awards were announced during the Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, August 16-20. They were honored for their contributions to the American Fisheries Society, to their profession, and to resource conservation.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Presented to an AFS member for original and outstanding contributions to fisheries science and aquatic biology.

Dr. Anthony P. Farrell, University of British Columbia

PRESIDENT’S FISHERY CONSERVATION AWARD

Presented in two categories: (1) an AFS individual or unit or (2) a non-AFS individual or entity, for singular accomplishments or long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a regional or local level.

Non-Member Category: – David Brown, Northwest Wild Fish Rescue

Member Category Recipient: – Oregon Chub Team

AFS FELLOWS

AFS has recently established an AFS Fellows Program. The program will be implemented in three phases: (1) naming the inaugural class, (2) the transition period, and (3) the steady state period. AFS designates as Fellows of the Society certain members who have made outstanding or meritorious contributions to the diversity of fields that are included in the American Fisheries Society. The inaugural class of Fellows is large and honors those AFS members who were former presidents of the Society, editors of AFS journals, and recipients of the major AFS awards.

WILLIAM E. RICKER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AWARD

Presented to an individual or organization for singular accomplishments or long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a national or international level.

Coalition of Columbia Basin Tribes

CARL R. SULLIVAN FISHERY CONSERVATION AWARD

Presented to an individual or organization for out- standing contributions to the conservation of fishery resources.

The Native Fish Society

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Presented to an individual for loyalty, dedication, and meritorious service to the Society throughout the years and for exceptional commitment to AFS’s programs, objectives, and goals.

Dr. Bruce Barton, University of South Dakota, retired

THE EMMELINE MOORE PRIZE

Named after the first female AFS president, Emmeline Moore (1927–1928), this award recognizes career achievement in the promotion of demographic diversity in the Society.

Dr. Dionne Hoskins

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Recognizes outstanding contributions of time and energy for special projects or activities by AFS members.

Jessica Mistak, Habitat Management Unit, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division
Jill Jenkins, National Wetlands Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Margaret Murphy, ANCHOR QEA, LLC
Jim Bowker, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD

Recognizes outstanding professionalism, active resource protection and enhancement programs, and commitment to the mission of the Society.

Oregon Chapter

OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUBUNIT AWARD

Recognizes outstanding professionalism, active resource protection and enhancement programs, and commitment to the mission of the Society.

North Carolina State University Student Subunit

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC OUTREACH AWARD

Presented to an AFS member who goes the “extra mile” in sharing the value of fisheries science/research with the general public through the popular media and other communication channels.

The Fisheries Blog: Patrick Cooney, Abigail Lynch, Steven Midway and Dana Sackett

GOLDEN MEMBERSHIP AWARDS: THE CLASS OF 1966

Recognizes individuals who have been AFS members for 50 years.

Other Awards

EXCELLENCE IN FISHERIES EDUCATION

Recognizes excellence in organized teaching and advising in a field of fisheries.

Dr. William E. Kelso, Louisiana State University

Emerging Leadership Mentorship

The Emerging Leaders Mentorship Award was established to develop future leaders of the Society, and the fisheries profession as a whole, by providing selected candidates an opportunity to participate for one year in activities of the AFS Governing Board.

Jeffrey Jolley, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fisheries Program
Gretchen Hansen, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Karen Dunmall, University of Manitoba and Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Alix Blake, Lake Roosevelt Fisheries Evaluation Program; Spokane Tribe of Indians

SKINNER AWARD

The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established to provide monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the AFS Annual Meeting.

Carlos Camacho, Iowa State University
Zachary Feiner, Purdue University
Tomas Ivasauskas, North Carolina State University
Hanna Kruckman, Eastern Illinois University
Dominque Lujan, New Mexico State University
John Mohan, University of Texas at Austin
Christina Murphy, Oregon State University
Elizabeth Ng, University of Idaho
Vivian Nguyen, Carleton University
Anthony Porreca, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Honorable Mention

Jared Flowers, North Carolina State University
Kevin Fraley, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Vanessa Minke Martin, University of British Columbia
Joy Young, Florida Atlantic University
Julie Christine Schroeter, Southern Illinois University

J. FRANCES ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a female AFS Member and doctoral candidate who is conducting aquatic research.

Jennifer Marsh, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Runner-up: Vivian Nguyen, Carleton University
Runner-up: Katrina Cook, University of British Columbia

STEVEN BERKELEY MARINE CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP

Honors Steve’s contributions to marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries science by awarding $10,000 to an outstanding graduate student pursuing marine conservation research.

Jacob Brownscombe, Carleton University
Honorable mention: Katherine Silliman, University of Chicago
Honorable Mention: Gayathiri Gnanalingam, Old Dominion University
Honorable Mention: Dustin Chen, UC San Diego

STUDENT WRITING CONTEST

The Society sponsors a Student Writing Contest each spring to recognize students for excellence in the communication of fisheries research to the general public. The winning papers will be published in an upcoming issue of Fisheries.

Best Paper: Michelle Lavery, Canadian Rivers Institute at the University of New Brunswick
Honorable Mention: Karen Dunmall, University of Manitoba

2015 BEST PAPER AWARDS

MERCER PATRIARCHE AWARD FOR THE BEST PAPER IN THE NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Paper: “Climate change, migration phenology, and fisheries management interact with unanticipated consequences”
Authors:  Adam C. Peer and Thomas J. Miller

ROBERT L. KENDALL BEST PAPER IN TRANSACTIONS OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY

Paper: “Cluster Sampling: A Pervasive, Yet Little Recognized Survey Design in Fisheries Research”
Author: Gary Nelson

BEST PAPER IN THE JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH

Paper: “Susceptibility of fish and turtles to three ranaviruses isolated from different ectothermic vertebrate classes”
Authors: Roberto Brenes, Debra L. Miller, Thomas. B. Waltzek, Rebecca P. Wilkes, Jennifer L. Tucker, Jordan C. Chaney, Rebecca H. Hardman, Mabre D. Brand, Rebecca R. Huether & Matthew J. Gray

BEST PAPER IN THE NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUACULTURE

Paper:  “Evaluation of a gonadotropin releasing hormone analog of cGnRH II as a spawning aid for channel catfish versus analogs of mGnRH I and sGnRH III”
Authors: Sylvie M. A. Quiniou, Brian Bosworth, Nagaraj Chatakondi, and Danny Oberle

BEST PAPER IN MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES

Paper:  “Growth and thermal regime define the marine survival of steelhead from the Keogh River, British Columbia”
Authors:  Kevin D. Friedland, Bruce R. Ward, David W. Welch and Sean A. Hayes

 

SECTION AWARDS

CANADIAN AQUATIC RESOURCES SECTION

Peter A. Larkin Award

Winners: Bryan Michael Maitland and Taylor Ward
Runners up:  Jacqueline Michelle Lavery, Karen Dunmall and Jacqueline M. Chapman

EDUCATION SECTION

Young Professional Achievement Award: Quinton Phelps

AFS Best Student Poster Award: Elizabeth Ng 

AFS/Sea Grant Best Student Paper Award

Winner:  Bobbi Johnson
Honorable Mention: Michael Malick

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES SECTION

Student travel award: Amy Cottrell, Karen Dunmall, Nicole Farless, So- Jung Youn, and Julie Schroeter

ESTUARIES SECTION

Student Travel Award

John Mohan, University of Texas at Austin
Catherine Johnston, University of Maine, Orono

FISHERIES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION

Service Award: Kevin Kayle

FISH CULTURE SECTION

Award of Excellence: Rob Schmid, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Student Travel Award

Michael Page, Southern Illinois University (Aquaculture America)
Artur Rombenso, Southern Illinois University (Aquaculture America)
Paula Caldentey, Mote Marine Laboratory (Joint FCS-USAS Award)

Best Paper in NAJA: Sylvie M. A. Quiniou, Brian Bosworth, Nagaraj Chatakondi, and Danny Oberle

FISH HABITAT SECTION

Best Student Presentation in a Fish Habitat Section Sponsored Symposium: Ralph W. Tingley III

FISH HEALTH SECTION

S.F. Snieszko Distinguished Service Award: Diane Elliott

FISHERIES ADMINISTRATION SECTION

2015 Outstanding Sport Fish Restoration

Best Aquatic Education Project:  Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

Sport Fishery Development and Management: Wyoming Fish and Game

Research and Surveys Category: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT SECTION

Award of Excellence: Stanley A. Moberly

GENETICS SECTION

James E. Wright Graduate Award:  Kari Dammerman and John Hargrove

Stevan Phelps Memorial Award: William H. Satterthwaite

Hall of Excellence: Bernie May, David Philipp, Gary Thorgaard, and Robin Waples

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES SECTION

International Fisheries Section Fellowship: Jeremy Higgs

INTRODUCED FISHERIES SECTION

Student travel award: Joseph Lechelt

MARINE FISHERIES SECTION

Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship

Winner: Jacob Brownscombe, Carleton University
Honorable Mention: Dustin Chen, University of San Diego
Honorable Mention: Gayathiri Gnanalingam, Old Dominion University
Honorable Mention: Katherine Silliman, University of Chicago

Oscar E. Sette Award: David Conover, Stony Brook University, New York

Student Travel Award

Lisa Ailloud, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Aharon Fleury, University of Victoria  B.C.
Jennifer Marsh, University of Alaska – Fairbanks

SOCIOECONOMICS SECTION

Stephen Weithman Best Student Paper Award

Winner: Sarah Calhoun
Honorable Mentions:  So-Jung Youn and Vic Dicenzo

WATER QUALITY SECTION

Best Student Poster Award: Mason King, University of Maryland Eastern Shore