Deadline for IAWF’s Ember Award fast approaching
Deadline for IAWF’s Ember Award fast approaching
30 May 2013
published by http://firechief.com
USA / Russia — The International Association of Wildland Fire is accepting nominations for its Ember Award for Excellence in Wildland Fire Science. The deadline for entry is May 31.
The Ember Award recognizes sustained and excellent research contributions to wildland fire science, innovative solutions to important wildland fire challenges, and effective and appropriate communication of wildland fire science and research results. The name “Ember” reflects the fact that research and science often move slowly, and their benefits or impacts may not be apparent for years. The award was established to recognize
Past recipients of the Ember Award include Frank Albini, Jim Brown, Phil Cheney and Charles Van Wagner.
To nominate an individual from the international wildland-fire science community, send a copy of his or her curriculum vitae or résumé, a list of three or more individuals (with contact information) who may be contacted to affirm the importance of the research contributions, and a brief justification statement. This award can be made posthumously to a person who has passed away in the last five years.
The award will be announced and/or presented during the 4thFire Behavior and Fuels Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, in July.
Please e-mail nominations to both IAWF Executive Director Mikel Robinson and the award committee chair by May 31.
