Annual AwardsNominations for 2024 are now closed. In 2021, SOFT implemented a new program to present annual awards for exemplary work in the field of forensic toxicology. Award recipients are determined through an open nomination process, and adjudicated by the SOFT Awards Committee. Awards are presented at the SOFT Annual Meeting. Membership in SOFT is required to both nominate a recipient and receive an annual award. Self nominations will not be accepted. Nominations require:
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Any additional information will not be considered. Descriptions of the the SOFT Annual AwardsSOFT Research in Forensic Toxicology AwardThis annual award recognizes a member of SOFT who is conducting scientific research that has a significant impact on the knowledge and practice of forensic toxicology. The research should be contemporary and peer-reviewed while directed toward improving the scientific foundation of forensic toxicology. SOFT Young Forensic Toxicologist Service AwardThis annual award recognizes a young member of SOFT (≤ 40 years old) for exceptional service to the organization. The recipient of the award must demonstrate excellence in service and leadership. SOFT Teaching and Mentoring AwardThis annual award recognizes a member of SOFT who is actively teaching and/or mentoring students and other persons in the field of forensic toxicology. This recipient of the award can be an academic or a non-academic practitioner. The measure of mentorship must be articulated by a letter of reference provided by one or more of the individuals mentored. SOFT Distinguished Service AwardThis annual award recognizes a member of SOFT who has provided exemplary service to the Society of Forensic Toxicologists in a manner that was sustained in time and effort. Previous RecipientsSOFT Young Forensic Toxicologist Service Award2023 - Luke Rodda 2022 - No Nominations 2021 - Dani Mata SOFT Research in Forensic Toxicology Award2023 - No Nominations 2022 - Edward Jackson Cone 2021 - Alex Krotulski SOFT Teaching and Mentoring Award2023 - Amy Miles 2022 - William Anderson 2021 - Michelle Peace SOFT Distinguished Service Award2023 - Elizabeth "Liz" Kiely 2022 - Bruce A. Goldberger 2021 - H. Chip Walls |