Submit Your Nomination

The 2024 Director’s Awards nomination period is April 1st to May 31st

The annual “How to Write a Winning Nomination” workshop was held on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 PM PT.

How to Submit a Nomination

Nominators must complete the following steps:

1. 1. 1. Minimum of two support letters, with up to a maximum of five (Must be written by two individuals other than the nominator).
      - Request for Support Letter Template (optional template for requesting support letters)
    2. Achievement Description Form – complete the appropriate form and upload it to the nomination submission form
      - Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
        
        Stewardship Award Nominations
        
        Exceptional Achievement Nominations (Individual & Team)
        
        For all exceptional achievement categories: Early Scientific Career, IDEA (Outreach, Mentorship, Lab Community), Organizational Impact, Safety, Scientific, Societal Impact, and Tech Transfer
    3. Achievement Summary Slide – Summary slides will be reviewed during Lab Recognition Committee meeting. Presenters are not required for summary slides.
      - Lifetime Achievement – Slide Template
        
        Stewardship Award – Slide Template
        
        Exceptional Achievement – Individual or Team Slide Template
        
        For all exceptional achievement categories: Early Scientific Career, IDEA (Outreach, Mentorship, Lab Community), Organizational Impact, Safety, Scientific, Societal Impact, and Tech Transfer
    4. Submit the nomination package by Friday, May 31st.
      - Questions about the nomination process? Contact recognition@lbl.gov.
        
        Please note: Nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 awards cycle