The Herpetologists’ League (HL) Award for Distinguished Service to Herpetology recognizes the lifetime contributions of senior herpetologists to both the HL in particular and to herpetology in general. Contributions include:
(1) Research excellence in the field of herpetology.
(2) Leadership in scientific organizations devoted to herpetology.
(3) Promotion of the science of herpetology through organization of symposia and conferences.
(4) Dedicated participation in herpetological education and outreach.
(5) Encouragement and mentoring of students.
(6) Activities promoting achievements of colleagues or general advancements in the field of herpetology.
With this announcement, we seek nominations for the HL Award for Distinguished Service to Herpetology, to be awarded in 2024. Nominations of candidates to the society must be made by a third party (i.e., self nominations will not be accepted). Nominations must be accompanied by at least one letter of support from the nominator(s) addressing the candidate's suitability for the award in terms...