DC-AAPOR

  The Washington-Baltimore Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research

The Washington-Baltimore Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (DC-AAPOR) invites nominations for its First Annual Outstanding Achievement Award. The Award is intended to recognize local members of the Baltimore-Washington area research community, who have (a) made an outstanding contribution to the theory, methods, or applications of survey research, public opinion research, market research, or other related fields, or (b) substantially contributed to the vitality, strength, and spirit of the local research community.

To nominate someone for the award, please send an electronic copy of your nomination to Paul Guerino by Friday, November 16, 2007. In your nomination, please be sure to include:

1. The nominee's name, affiliation, and contact information
2. Your name, affiliation, and contact information
3. A brief description of how the nominee exemplifies the award criteria as outlined above

Eligibility is open to all Baltimore-Washington area members of the research community. However, only members of DC-AAPOR are eligible to submit nominations. To become a member, please visit the DC-AAPOR website at http://www.dc-aapor.org.

The DC-AAPOR Executive Council will select the winner by a majority vote of the Executive Council and Past President.

The winner will be recognized with a commemorative plaque and an honorary lifetime membership in DC-AAPOR. The award will be announced at the DC-AAPOR Annual Holiday Party in mid-December.

Previous DC-AAPOR members honored with lifetime membership (although not as part of the Annual Award) include Helen Crossley, Karol Krotki, Bill Nicholls, and Bernard Roshco.