The American Cetacean Society is accepting nominations for the John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammal Science. 2012 Guidelines ACS established the John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammal Science in 2010 to recognize those who have advanced our knowledge and understanding of cetaceans and their habitats, and to honor those who have made significant contributions to the field of marine mammalogy and/or in the development of novel concepts or methodologies that have advanced marine mammalogy research, conservation, or education. The John Heyning Award for Lifetime Achievement in Marine Mammalogy will be presented at the biennial ACS conference and consists of an inscribed plaque, a piece of marine mammal artwork, and all expenses paid to the meeting. The primary award criteria shall be as follows: * Significant contribution to the development and/or understanding of marine mammalogy that historically has and will continue to distinguish their professional contributions. * A demonstrated ability to synthesize and apply their work to the conservation of marine mammals and their environments. * A willingness, enthusiasm, and proven track record of applying their professional contributions in novel ways that advances marine mammal education within a variety of audiences, including the lay public, students in the field, peer-to-peer development, or any combination thereof. * A history of involvement with the American Cetacean Society (ACS), either at the chapter (board member, regular presenter, etc.) or National (Board member, Scientific Advisory Panel, speaker) level, or who has had formative and influential contact with ACS at the beginning of his/her career. A “Call For Nominations” to the marine mammal scientific and conservation community will be submitted for a period of 60 days, beginning at least seven months prior to the conference date. The ACS Nominations Committee will make their recommendations to the National Board, and a recipient will be announced within 60 days of the close of the nomination period. Nominating letters should address the nominee's qualifications for this award and contributions to the profession of marine mammalogy. Nominating letter must include at least two supporting letters from members of the marine mammal scientific and conservation community who qualify the importance of the nominee’s contribution. Please contact ACS Headquarters with suggested nominations and requests for information at: acsoffice@acsonline.org. Nomination Process begins: Friday, April 6th, 2012 Nomination Process ends: Monday, June 4th, 2012 Award Recipient Announcement: On or before Monday, July 30th, 2012 American Cetacean Society P.O. Box 1391, San Pedro, CA 90733-1391 310-548-6279 (Office) 310-548-6950 (fax) acsoffice@acsonline.org