Kenneth S. Norris Career Achievement Award

Kenneth S. Norris Career Achievement Award

Funder: Society for Marine Mammalogy

Recurrence: Biennial (awarded every two years in association with the Biennial Conference)

Purpose

Established in honor of the Society's founding president, the Kenneth S. Norris Career Achievement Award recognizes exemplary lifetime contribution to science and society through research, teaching, and service in marine mammalogy.

Award Benefits

• Recognition as a lifetime achievement honoree
• Invitation to deliver a plenary lecture at the Society's Biennial Conference
• Publication of associated article in the journal Marine Mammal Science

Selection

• Selected by the Board of Governors and Board of Associate Editors
• One winner per biennial cycle

Recent Winners

• 2015: Dr. James Mead (Curator Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution)
• 2013: Dr. Ian Stirling (Research Scientist Emeritus, Environment Canada)
• 2011: Dr. William F. Perrin (Past President SMM, Board member)
• 2009: Dr. Sam H. Ridgway

Selection Criteria

Recipients are recognized for:
• High standards of excellence in work
• Dedication, perseverance, and strength of character
• Significant contributions to marine mammal science
• Positive impact on species conservation and management