The candidate must meet the following criteria to be considered for this award:

• Current Fellow of the Stroke Council at the time of nomination
• Actively engaged in and has made significant contributions to basic science research (animal/cell models) in stroke
• Active in Stroke Council programs
• Nominated by a Member of the Stroke Council
• Nominee cannot previously have been the recipient of any of the following awards: Feinberg Award, Willis Award or David Sherman Award

The candidate must meet the following criteria to be considered for this award:

• Current Fellow of the Stroke Council at the time of nomination
• Actively engaged in and has made significant contributions to basic science research (animal/cell models) in stroke
• Active in Stroke Council programs
• Nominated by a Member of the Stroke Council
• Nominee cannot previously have been the recipient of any of the following awards: Feinberg Award, Willis Award or David Sherman Award

Nomination must be made by a Member of the Stroke Council. The nominator will personally inform their candidate that he/she has been nominated for this award and confirm their willingness to accept the award if selected. To nominate a candidate, please submit one copy of the following:

• Candidate’s full name and contact information
• Candidate’s complete CV with bibliography
• Letter (or letters from multiple supporters) detailing the complete description of the candidate’s qualifications and career highlights

• Present a lecture during the International Stroke Conference 2014; lecture should be based on basic science work in the recipient’s field
• Complimentary conference registration
• $2,000 honorarium plus nominal reimbursement for travel expenses to attend the conference
• Framed certificate