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The American Fisheries Society (AFS)
Excellence in Fisheries Education Award was established in
1988. The award is administered by the Education Section and
is presented to an individual to recognize excellence in
organized teaching and advising in some aspect of fisheries
education. Nominees may be involved in extension or
continuing education, as well as traditional college and
university instruction. Nominees must be AFS members, have
been actively engaged in fisheries education within the last
five years, and have had at least 10 years of professional
employment experience in fisheries education. Two or more
people may act as nominators, but at least one nominator
must be an AFS member. The nominator(s) is responsible for
compiling supporting material and submitting the
application. Nomination materials are typically due in the
middle of May.
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The John E. Skinner Award
provides travel support for students to attend the Annual
Meeting of AFS. The award was established following the
untimely death of Mr. Skinner in a home fire in 1978. John
Skinner was a native of Michigan and a graduate of Michigan
State University. He was employed by the California
Department of Fish and Game for nearly 25 years. His
assignments over the years included three years as a
researcher on statewide angling statistics and on the
fisheries of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, over nine
years as Water Projects Supervisor, and eight years as
Research Supervisor for fish facilities in the Delta. Among
his technical publications is the classic 225-page document,
"An Historical Review of the Fish and Wildlife Resources of
the San Francisco Bay Area." At the time of his death, he
was President of the Western Division of the American
Fisheries Society. He also had served as President,
Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer of the
California/Nevada Chapter. Further information on John
Skinner can be found in Fisheries [4(1):23-24 and
16(1):38-39].
Initial funding for the Skinner Award came from the
California/Nevada Chapter. Over the years, many other
chapters and organizations have contributed financial
support. Proceeds from several AFS raffles and from sales of
the textbook, Fisheries Techniques, also have been added to
the fund. Interest from the endowment allows about six
students each year to receive funds to support their travel
to the Annual Meeting. The award is merit-based and designed
to recognize outstanding students in the field of aquatic
resource management. A call for applications is usually
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