Nominations open for Bio award

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is now accepting nominations for the annual George Washington Carver Award to recognize significant contributions by an individual in the field of industrial biotechnology, including applications in biological engineering, environmental science, biorefining and biobased products.

The deadline for nominations is May 11, 2009. This is the second year of the award, which will be presented at the 2009 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, July 19-22, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. The first annual George Washington Carver Award was awarded to Dr. Patrick Gruber, CEO, Gevo, Inc., recognizing his accomplishments in creating and commercializing a new plastic made from annually renewable resources.

Nominees must be living individuals who have demonstrated significant and innovative accomplishments employing industrial biotechnology to advance a biobased economy and industrial sustainability. Written nominations should highlight the contributions the nominee has made in using biotechnology for sustainable production of biobased products, materials and energy. In addition, nominations should include examples of the pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit of the nominee.  

About BIO

BIO is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. They aim is to advocate for their member organizations—both large and small and champion biotrechnology. 
 

Websites: http://www.bio.org/worldcongress/carver.asp