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VANNEVAR BUSH AWARD
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About the Award
The Vannevar Bush Award honors truly exceptional lifelong
leaders in science and technology who have made substantial
contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public service
activities in science, technology, and public policy. The award was
established in 1980 in the memory of Vannevar Bush, who served
as a science advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt during World
War II, helped to establish Federal funding for science and
engineering as a national priority during peacetime, and was
behind the creation of the National Science Foundation.
Vannevar Bush Award Recipients
Selection Criteria
Candidates for the Vannevar Bush Award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership
and accomplishment in meeting at least two of the following selection criteria:
z Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
z Distinguished him/herself through public service activities in science and technology.
z Pioneered the exploration, charting, and settlement of new frontiers in science,

technology, education, and public service.
z Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have inspired others to distinguished

careers in science and technology.
z Contributed to the welfare of the Nation and mankind through activities in science and

technology.
z Demonstrated leadership and creativity that has helped mold the history of

advancements in the Nation's science, technology, and education.
Submit a Nomination
Nominations for the 2011 Vannevar Bush Award may be made through the National Science
Foundation's FastLane at https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/. The website contains
detailed information concerning nomination procedures. Nominations remain active for three
years, including the year of nomination.
z Note for first-time Fastlane users: Create an account on the FastLane website using

the link found in the upper right-hand corner above the "Log In" box.
Nominations may also be submitted by email or postal mail:
Bev Sherman
National Science Board Office
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1220
Arlington, VA 22230
bsherman@nsf.gov
Nomination Guidelines
Nominations must include:

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A current curriculum vita without publications (limit to 5 pages),
A narrative statement (limit to 8 pages) addressing the candidate's activities and
contributions related to the selection criteria,
A proposed award citation addressing the candidate's activities in and contributions to
national public service activities in science, technology, and public policy,
Contact information for award candidate and nominator (mailing address, email
address, and phone number).
Two reference letters (limit to 2 pages) from individuals familiar with the candidate’s
accomplishments, and not affiliated with the candidate's home institution.

For questions concerning the award, please contact Bev Sherman at 703-292-4303.

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