DEADLINE FOR ALL 2017 AWARD NOMINATIONS

March 6, 2016

GUIDELINES FOR CMS AWARDS revised (11/30/2015)

The Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Distinguished Member Award

The Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Award—the highest honor of The Clay Minerals Society (CMS)—is awarded solely for scientific eminence in clay mineralogy (in its broadest sense) as evidenced primarily by the publication of outstanding original scientific research and by the impact of this research on the clay sciences. Service to clay mineralogy, teaching, and administrative accomplishments are not considered in the evaluation of nominees.

This Award, endowed by Linda and David Bailey, replaces The Clay Mineral Society's Distinguished Member Award, and Distinguished Members (see below) are therefore not eligible for the Bailey Award. This Award is not restricted to members of CMS.

Nominations for the Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Award consist of a cover letter and supporting letters outlining the candidate's qualifications in light of the criteria above. Effective nominating material may include a discussion of the nature and significance of the nominee's research; the extent of the nominee's publication record; the impact of the nominee's research as evidenced by measures such as number and nature of citations, other awards, etc. (Supporting letters should be solicited by the primary nominator.)

It would be useful if nomination packages are standardized to follow a similar format to ensure fair comparisons among nominees. We recommend that the nomination package include:

* Letter addressed to the Bailey Award Committee Chair from the nominator, formally submitting the person's name for consideration
* Candidate's CV
* Three letters of support of the nomination, solicited by the nominator

Nominating materials must be received by the committee chair no later than March 6, 2016. Submit the nomination package to:

James E. Amonette, Committee Chair
Email: abajea@gmail.com

The Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Award Committee will evaluate nominations and recommend an awardee to the CMS Council. The decision of the Council will be announced at the annual meeting, and presentation of the Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Award will made at the following Annual Meeting.

Selection The Awardee is selected by the CMS Awards committee and approved by the CMS Council.

Expectations The Awardee will be presented the award at the Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society and will present a plenary lecture on the subject for which he/she is being recognized.

Award Amount and Expenses The CMS will pay an honorarium and travel expenses. The local committee provides hotel lodging.

George W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture Award

Intent of the Award The G. W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture recognizes a clay scientist who will infuse the Society with new ideas, someone who is both a dynamic speaker and involved in innovative research. Dr. Brindley himself approved the concept of The Lecture, and the speaker should deliver a lecture that Brindley himself would applaud.

Nominations should consist of a cover letter from the nominator, a curriculum vitae, and two supporting letters. Nominating materials must be received by the committee chair no later than March 6, 2016. Electronic submission is preferred:

Submit the nomination package to:

James E. Amonette, Committee Chair
Email: abajea@gmail.com

Selection The Awardee is selected by the CMS Awards committee and approved by the CMS Council.

Expectations The Awardee will be presented the award at the Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society and will present a plenary lecture on the subject for which he/she is being recognized. The Brindley Lecturer will also have the opportunity to present a public talk designed to broaden and advance ideas in Clay Science.

Award Amount and Expenses The CMS will pay an honorarium and travel expenses. The local committee provides hotel lodging.

Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Mid-Career Clay Scientist Award

Intent of the Award The Award is to recognize mid-career scientists for excellence in the contribution of new knowledge to clay minerals science through original and scholarly research. The Awardee is to be within the ages of 39 and 60.

Nominations Nominations for the Jackson Award will only be accepted from active members of the Society. Members of the Committee for Awards are not eligible to submit nominations. The nominator needs to prepare a cover letter and a resume of the nominee. (Supporting letters are not required.) The cover letter should summarize the major accomplishments and contributions of the nominee to clay mineral science. The cover letter should explain why the nominee is especially well qualified to receive the Jackson Award. The resume of the nominee should not exceed 4 pages and it can be prepared with assistance from the nominee. Nominating materials must be received by the committee chair no later than March 6, 2016. Electronic Submission is preferred:

Submit the nomination package to:

James E. Amonette, Committee Chair
Email: abajea@gmail.com

The Award Committee in recommending the candidate to the CMS Council shall prepare a brief statement summarizing the major accomplishments and contributions of the nominee to clay minerals science. This statement shall be read as part of the award presentation by the Society President.

Selection The Awardee is selected by the CMS Awards committee and approved by the CMS Council.

Expectations The Awardee will be presented the award at the Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society. A plenary lecture of no longer than 45 minutes shall be presented by the Awardee.

Award Amount and Expenses The CMS will pay an honorarium and travel expenses. The local committee provides hotel lodging.

Pioneer in Clay Science Lecture

Intent of the Lecture: To recognize research contributions that have led to important new directions in clay minerals science and technology.

Selection The lecturer is selected by the local organizing committee of the CMS Annual Meeting at which a certificate of recognition will be presented. The intent is to select a person who will strengthen the technical program, which may include a symposium in an area where the Pioneer Awardee is recognized for his/her seminal contributions.

Expectations The Lecturer shall be expected to be in attendance for the entire CMS meeting and shall present a plenary lecture on the subject for which he/she is being recognized.

Expenses The CMS will pay an honorarium and travel expenses. The local committee provides hotel lodging.