Rochester Technician Award 2007

The Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the 2007 ROCHESTER TECHNICIAN AWARD.

The ACS defines a technician as a person whose training includes successful completion of a two-year post-high school level science curriculum leading to an Associate’s degree, the equivalent course work in a Baccalaureate program, or the equivalent knowledge gained by experience. The primary work of a technician is to conduct experiments, correlate information to help solve problems, and discover new knowledge.

Eligibility: All technicians, as defined by the ACS and with a minimum of five years experience, are eligible for nomination. Membership in the ACS or the Rochester Section's Technician Affiliate Group (TAG) is not required. All technicians working in the areas covered under the 34 divisions of the ACS are eligible for nomination. This includes, but is not limited to, process, environmental, health/safety, quality assurance, medical, analytical and R&D technicians.

Nominations should include a description of the Nominee’s Job Skills, Reliability, Communication Skills, Safety Awareness, Relationships with co-workers, Publications/Presentations and other professional or community related activities.
Please include your Nominee’s work address, e-mail and phone number.
Seconding letters are encouraged and may be submitted by anyone with knowledge
of the nominee, not just ACS or TAG members.

The Award will be presented at the local ACS Award dinner on October 26, 2007.

Nominees from previous years are eligible.

Past winners are eligible to reapply after a minimum of 5 years.

Exclusions include ACS Technician Affiliate Group Executive Board members and Awards Committee members.

DEADLINE: Nominations are due by May 1, 2007.

Please send Nominating Letters to:
Joan K. Williams
Eastman Kodak Company,
Building 82C
Rochester NY 14650-2124
(585) 477-0990.
joan.williams@kodak.com