Fellows of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
The Fellow of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) is the highest honor conferred by the organization. Each year, CRWAD elects Fellows in recognition of individuals from academia, industry, and government whose careers have been distinguished by sustained excellence and significant contributions to animal health through research, the training and mentorship of future scientists, and dedicated service to the organization.
Newly elected Fellows are formally recognized at the CRWAD Annual Meeting, where they are honored for their extraordinary achievements and presented with a commemorative plaque and an official letter of recognition.
Election as a CRWAD Fellow is reserved for individuals whose careers exemplify distinguished lifetime achievement. This distinction reflects a sustained record of scientific excellence, leadership, mentorship, and professional service that has had a lasting and substantive impact on the field of animal health. All Fellows are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, scientific integrity, and to continue supporting the mission and values of the CRWAD.
Eligibility
Nominees must be current or emeritus members of CRWAD and must have demonstrated sustained and distinguished contributions for at least 20 years beyond their terminal degree in all three of the following areas:
- Animal health research: A record of sustained excellence in quality, originality, significance, and impact of fundamental, applied, and/or translational research.
- Mentorship and training: Documented exemplary contributions to the development of students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early-career scientists. For nominees from industry or government, greater emphasis will be placed on team leadership and the training and development of early-stage scientists.
- Service to CRWAD: A substantial and sustained record of service to and engagement with the organization.
Engagement with CRWAD over a minimum period of 10 years is expected; however, years of membership and service need not be continuous. Evidence of meaningful engagement may include, but is not limited to:
- authorship or co-authorship of abstracts or presentations at CRWAD Annual Meetings;
- invitation as a Featured Speaker;
- service on CRWAD committees, leadership roles, or other organizational activities;
- contributions to CRWAD partner organizations that advance the mission of animal health research.
The Executive Director and current members of the CRWAD Council or the Fellows Selection Committee are not eligible for election as Fellows during their term of service.
Nomination Process
Any CRWAD member in good standing, excluding the Executive Director and current members of the CRWAD Council or the Fellows Selection Committee, may nominate one or more candidates for recognition as a CRWAD Fellow. Nominations are reviewed by the Fellows Selection Committee, which makes recommendations to the CRWAD Council for final approval.
All nomination materials must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to [email protected] no later than August 15 each year.
The nomination package must include:
- completed nomination form;
- nomination letter (maximum 2 pages) describing the nominee’s sustained and distinguished contributions to animal health research, mentorship, and service to CRWAD;
- brief biography (maximum 300 words) highlighting major accomplishments and recognitions of the nominee in research, mentorship, and specific service to CRWAD. The biography will be published, as submitted, on the CRWAD website and in Fellows’ announcements;
- curriculum vitae (maximum 20 pages) emphasizing research, mentorship, and professional service of the nominee, with a primary focus on major accomplishments from the past 20 years;
- three (3) letters of support (maximum 2 pages each) from the nominee’s colleagues, former trainees, administrators, or industry representatives.
For questions regarding eligibility or the nomination process, please contact:
Dr. Scott McVey
CRWAD Executive Director
[email protected]
