Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education

The Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recognizes individuals or groups who have had significant, sustained impact on genetics education at any level, from K–12 through graduate school. Recipients are recognized for distinguished teaching or mentoring, development of innovative pedagogical approaches or tools, design of new courses or curricula, national leadership, and/or public engagement and outreach. Nominations may be submitted for individuals or teams and remain under consideration for three award cycles.

Recognition for significant, sustained impact on genetics education.

Nominees need not be GSA members (though members are given priority). Individuals and teams at any educational level (K–12 through graduate school and beyond) may be nominated.

Submit a nomination packet (nominee and nominator contact information, a cover letter ≤250 words, NIH-style biosketch ≤5 pages, lived-experience statement ≤250 words, and the selection questionnaire). Nominations remain valid for three award cycles and may be updated as needed.