Awards

NEBAALAS awards give members the opportunity to recognize peers and colleagues who have made outstanding contributions in the laboratory animal science field. Awards are open to all NEBAALAS members.

Bernard F. Trum Award

Honorarium of $500 & Plaque

The person nominated for the Bernard F. Trum Award should have made significant contributions to the betterment of the New England Branch, to the field of animal care, and/or to the quality of animals used in research.

Kate Sweeney Laboratory Animal Technologist Award

Honorarium of $300 & Plaque

The Kate Sweeney Laboratory Animal Technologist Award is for technicians who are certified at the LATG level and hold animal care positions with minimal to moderate supervisory responsibility.

John F. Zucker Animal Technician Award

Honorarium of $300 & Plaque

The John F. Zucker Animal Technician Award is for technicians who are certified at the LAT level and hold animal care positions with minimal supervisory responsibility.

Assistant Lab Animal Technician/Cage Washer Award

Honorarium of $300 & Plaque

The Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician/Cage Washer Award is generally for technicians who are certified at the ALAT level and hold animal care positions without supervisory responsibility, though ALAT certification is not required.

Laboratory Animal Supervisor/Manager Award

Honorarium of $300 & Plaque

The Laboratory Animal Supervisor/Manager Award is for facility supervisors or managers who are certified at the LATG level and have supervisory positions. The person has made outstanding contributions to laboratory animal science and technology.

Robert Kydd Vendor Award

Honorarium of $300 & Plaque

The Robert Kydd Vendor Excellence Award is given to a vendor who has made outstanding contributions to laboratory animal science and technology, which may include participation in NEBAALAS affairs, publications, work performance, technician training and other notable accomplishments in the field of laboratory animal science.

Nomination Process

Please be prepared to provide contact information when you submit your nomination.

To be eligible for consideration, the nominee must be a current NEBAALAS member.

On the nomination form, you will be asked why your candidate deserves to win. Please prepare and consider the following before you begin your nomination:

• Which of the award categories best suits the work of your nominee?
• Why do you think the nominee deserves recognition?
• Why is this nominee truly outstanding?
• Nominee’s complete contact information
• Your name, email and phone number

Feel free to send nominations for more than one category; however, individuals can only be nominated for one category each year.

You can download the nomination packet here. Nominations must be submitted by e‐mail to info@nebaalas.org by the August 2, 2026 deadline.