Each year at the Joint Statistical Meetings, the profession recognizes outstanding contributions through an awards ceremony organized by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies. Nominations are a vital part of the process, and all members can participate. Review the following awards and consider nominating a colleague who has advanced the field of statistics.
The Presidents’ Award is presented yearly in recognition of outstanding contributions to the statistics profession. It is typically granted to an individual who has not yet reached his or her 41st birthday. Nominations should be sent in PDF format by December 15 to the Presidents’ Award committee chair.
The Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship is given yearly to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to statistical methods that have had significant impact on scientific investigations. The award winner will deliver a lecture at JSM. Eligible nominations should be sent in PDF format by December 15 to the award committee chair.
The Elizabeth L. Scott Award and Lectureship is presented in even-numbered years to an individual, male or female, who has helped foster opportunities in statistics for women. Nominations should be submitted in PDF format by December 15 to the E. L. Scott Lecture and Award committee chair.
The COPSS Emerging Leader Award was established in 2020 to recognize early-career statistical scientists who show evidence of and potential for leadership and who will help shape and strengthen the field. The award is designed both to call attention to the efforts of these individuals and to provide a mechanism for them to share their vision for the field with the statistical community. Nominations should be submitted in PDF format by December 15 to the Emerging Leader Award committee chair.
Details and nomination instructions can be viewed on the COPSS website.
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