Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology Merit Award Purpose: To recognize the outstanding contributions of a research associate, technician, support staff and/or administrative staff at MICB. Criteria: A nominated individual should have shown outstanding contribution to research, going beyond their expected duties, enhancing productivity, and/or promoting excellence at MICB. Award: There will be a minimum of one award this year with a cash prize and an engraved plaque on display in MICB. Nomination form: Please email Cecile Verrier (Cecile.Verrier@med.umanitoba.ca) or place nominations in her mailbox. The nomination needs the nominator’s name, the nominee’s name, and one paragraph outlining why this person deserves this award based upon the criteria listed above. Applications are limited to one nomination per nominator. Applications are accepted from everyone at MICB including trainees. Award Committee: A committee of Senior Scientists at MICB will judge the nominations and select the deserving individual(s). Award announcement: The award will be announced on June 20th at the State of the Institute talk Deadline Date: Friday, May 31, 2013