Awards and Scholarships

Award Recipients
Scholarships for AALAS Certification Exams
Awards from Other Organizations

2025 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Megan Jingwi	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Megan Harris	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Anthony Ferrine	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Dr. Marla Brunell	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Miriam Rose	Betty R. Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members
Dr. Whitney Kiehl	Joe R. Held Award for Clinical or Facility Laboratory Animal Veterinarians
Patrick Glaser	1st Place Poster Award
Alyssa Martell	2nd Place Poster Award
Brittany Stokes	3rd Place Poster Award

2024 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Kelly Key	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Massimo Vazzana	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Not awarded in 2024	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Melissa Alvarez	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Not awarded in 2024	Betty R. Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members

2023 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
James Payen	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Adrienne Brown	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Pam Carden	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Emily Love	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Erika Wiltrout	Betty R. Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members
Not awarded in 2023	Joe R. Held Award for Clinical or Facility Laboratory Animal Veterinarians

2021 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Alphonso Evans	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Amanda Tobery	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Krystal Nacel	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Moya Getrouw	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers

2020 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Jackeline Claros	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Shanna Redfearn	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Terrence Fultz	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Carlos Gonzalez	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers

2019 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Enock Charleus	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Timothy Reardon	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Cecily Greene	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Eric Nimako	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Kim Volkert	Betty Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members

2018 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Steve Williams	Charles D. Durbin Award for Animal Caretakers
Alex Alfaro	Curtis A. Black Award for Veterinary or Animal Health Technicians
Dawn Jackson	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Nakita Charles	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Mark Smith	Betty Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members
Beth Bauer	Joe R. Held Award for Clinical or Facility Laboratory Animal Veterinarians

2017 NCAB Award Recipients

Recipient	Award
Erin Straley	Richard L. Pierson Award for Supervisors and Managers
Carrie Silver	Dr. William I. Gay Award for Laboratory Animal Trainers
Donna Goldsteen	Betty Fatzie Award for NCAB Council or Committee Members
Jill Ascher	Joe R. Held Award for Clinical or Facility Laboratory Animal Veterinarians

Scholarships for AALAS Certification Exams

NCAB offers scholarships for AALAS laboratory animal certification tests, including the ALAT, LAT, LATG, and AR (the Animal Resource module of the CMAR certification). More information on scholarships is available as a PowerPoint.

Download and complete this form to apply for a scholarship. There is no deadline and applications are accepted until the available funds are used.

Please submit your application to the NCAB AALAS Awards Committee (awards@ncabaalas.org).

Submit a Scholarship Application

Awards from Other Organizations

AALAS - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Visit the AALAS Awards Descriptions page to learn more. There are multiple awards, including:
- The Brewer Award
- The Griffin Award
- The Garvey Award
- The Bhatt Award
- The Collins Award
- The Technician of the Year Award
- The Charles River Prize
- and others
LAMA - Laboratory Animal Management Association
Visit the LAMA Awards page for information on each award. LAMA offers many awards, including:
- The Charles River Medallion
- The U. Kristina Stephens Award
- The William O. Umiker Memorial Award
- The Ron Orta Memorial Award
- The Special Service Award
ASLAP - American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
Check the ASLAP Awards page for information on a variety of awards and other opportunities for veterinary students and residents.
LAWTE - Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange
VIsit the LAWTE Award page for information on several awards available for educators and trainers, including:
- Founder's Award
- Impact Award
- Rookie Award
- "Top Three" Awards

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