Lasher-Bottorff Excellence in Diagnostic and Technical Service Award (AAAP)

About this program

The American Association of Avian Pathologists offers the Lasher-Bottorff Excellence in Diagnostic and Technical Service Award, a $1,000 prize recognizing an avian diagnostician or technical service veterinarian who has made significant contributions to poultry health in North America over the past ten years. Applicants must hold a veterinary degree, be AAAP members, and be affiliated with government, academia, or industry, with primary involvement in avian diagnostic work and/or technical service (laboratory and/or field) in the previous ten years. Nominations, due annually by February 15, are submitted by mail or email and must include a letter of nomination, up to three seconding letters, a statement of the nominee’s diagnostic involvement and expertise, biographical information, a list of awards/honors, and a statement of impact on others.