The 2008 Obesity Society Awards Program
The George Bray Founders Award recognizes an individual for significant contributions that advance the scientific or clinical basis for understanding or treating obesity and for extensive involvement with The Obesity Society. Recipients receive a $1,000 cash prize. The award is presented during a plenary session at which the recipient is invited to present the George Bray Founders Award Lecture.
The TOPS Research Achievement Award recognizes an individual for singular achievement or contribution to research in the field of obesity. This award is made possible through an annual grant from the Take Off Pounds Sensibly Foundation (TOPS). Recipients receive a $5,000 cash prize plus a travel grant to the Annual Scientific Meeting. The award is presented during a plenary session at which the recipient is invited to present the TOPS Award Lecture.
The Lilly Scientific Achievement Award recognizes excellence in an established research career and is made possible through an annual grant from the Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company. Recipients receive a $5,000 cash prize plus a travel grant to the Annual Scientific Meeting. The award is presented during a plenary session at which the recipient is invited to present the Lilly Scientific Achievement Award Lecture. To be eligible for this award, the recipient must be within 15 years of receiving his or her terminal degree.
The Stunkard Lifetime Achievement Award is designed to recognize people who, like Albert (Mickey) Stunkard, have made a lifetime of outstanding contributions to the field of obesity in terms of scholarship, mentorship, and education. Recipients receive a $1,000 cash prize. The award is presented during a plenary session at which the recipient is invited to present the Friends of Mickey Stunkard Award Lecture.
The Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award recognizes excellence in research by young investigators based on their submitted abstracts and presentation during Annual Scientific Meeting. Each finalist will receive up to $1,000 to cover Annual Scientific Meeting expenses. The recipient will receive an additional $1,000 cash prize. The award is presented during a plenary session at which the five finalists are invited to present the Ethan Sims Young Investigators Award Lecture.
The Obesity Awards for Outstanding Journal Research recognizes exemplary research in basic, clinical, or population manuscripts published in Obesity. The awards are presented during a plenary session and each award recipient receives a $500 cash prize.
The Editor's Choice Reviewer Award recognizes excellence in Obesity manuscript review. Criteria are the number of articles reviewed and the rapidity of review. The awards are presented during a plenary session.
Atkinson-Stern Public Service Award recognizes an individual or organization whose work has significantly improved the lives of those affected by obesity, whether through research, public policy, patient care, or other means. This award was established by a gift from Thomas A. Wadden. Recipients receive a plaque and a $1,000 award.
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