The ASA Mentoring Award is given each year to a member who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in developing the careers of statistics students, statisticians, or statistical researchers early in their careers. The award honors those people recognized by their colleagues for their sustained efforts over a long period supporting the work and developing the careers of statisticians.

Nominate a person or persons who have demonstrated career-long outstanding mentorship. Nominees must be ASA members.

Award Recipient Responsibilities

The award recipient is responsible for providing a current photograph and general personal information the year the award is presented. The American Statistical Association uses this information to publicize the award and prepare the check and certificate.

Nominations

Nominations are due by March 1, and the award is presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings in August the same year.

Nominators should submit—at a minimum—a nomination letter, a CV, and up to two letters of support for their candidate. Nominators should identify at least four and up to 10 mentees representing the career span of the nominee. Each mentee will provide a letter (300–500 words) addressing their mentoring relationship with the nominee. Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to advising
• Demonstrated success in advising
• Demonstrated commitment to encouraging career and personal growth
• Demonstrated commitment to providing motivation
• Demonstrated service as a role model

The nomination letters should address the nominee’s sustained commitment to mentoring. Strong nominations will provide examples of actions accomplished by the nominee in support of the work and career development of the statistical community. Submit nominations electronically to Pam Craven at pamela@amstat.org. For questions, contact the mentoring award committee chair.