This is a post for Peter Crane. Please distribute to whomever might be interested. November 20, 1997 Dear Paleontological Colleague: Each year the Paleontological Society calls for nominations for the Harrell L. Strimple Award (see attached description). The Strimple Award is an important means of acknowledging the extraordinary contributions to paleontology made by many dedicated citizens who do not make their living full-time from working in the discipline. The award consists of a plaque presented at the annual business meeting and awards luncheon of the Paleontological Society, which is held in conjunction with the Geological Society of America meetings each fall. As Chair of the Strimple Award Committee I would be delighted to receive any nominations that you might have for the Strimple Award. The details of what is required for a nomination are outlined on the attached sheet. I would also be very grateful if you could pass on this notice to any other paleontological societies that you might be aware of. Thank you for your help in identifying further deserving recipients of the Strimple Award. Sincerely, Peter R. Crane A. Watson Armour III, Curator Vice President, Academic Affairs and Director THE HARRELL L. STRIMPLE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PALEONTOLOGY BY AMATEURS Each year the Paleontological Society calls for nominations for its Strimple Award to recognize outstanding achievement in paleontology by amateurs. For the purposes of the award, an amateur is someone who does not make her or his living full-time from paleontology. The award may be given for a record of outstanding research and publication, the making of outstanding collections, the safeguarding of unique paleontological resources through varied public service approaches, teaching activities that focus on paleontology, collaborative efforts with others working in paleontology, and similar accomplishments. Anyone, including other amateurs, may make a nomination. Nominators do not have to be members of the Paleontolgical Society. The nomination should include: 1) the full name, address and phone number (e-mail too if they have it); 2) a certification by the nominator of the amateur status of the nominee; 3) a brief description of the nominee's achievements in paleontology not to exceed three pages; 4) any number of supporting letters and other documentation, which will be bound and presented to the awardee. These should be sent by March 1, 1998, to the Chair of the Strimple Award Committee, Peter R. Crane, The Field Museum, Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605-2496. Fax 312-360-9858, e-mail <[log in to unmask]>. THE HARRELL L. STRIMPLE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PALEONTOLOGY BY AMATEURS AWARDEES 1984 The Gunther Family 1985 W. H. White, Jr. 1986 W. D. "Ted" White 1987 Calvin O. Levorson and Arthur J. Gerk 1988 C. W. Wright 1989 Ernest and Onsby Hammon 1990 Karl F. Hirsch 1991 Melvin S. Ashwill 1992 Gerald R. Case 1993 Peter J. Harmatuk 1994 Ross E. Berglund 1995 Marshall Lambert 1996 William D. and Lois J. Pitt 1997 Hans Hagdorn A transcript of speeches by the citationists and awardees are published each year in the Journal of Paleontology together with the minutes of the annual meeting. __________________________________________________________ Brad Loetel <[log in to unmask]> 312.922.9410 x734 Web Developer & Master Digital Imaging Specialist The Field Museum, Chicago