Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award

About this program

The American Statistical Association’s Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award honors a distinguished individual whose statistical contributions advance scientific or technical knowledge, apply existing knowledge innovatively, or foster scientific collaboration related to national defense or public interest. The award includes an engraved honor and a monetary prize currently set at $1,000 and adjusted annually. Nominees must be distinguished contributors in these areas, and nominations are due March 1 with a nominating letter, candidate CV, up to three support letters of no more than two pages each, and a headshot.