Evaluators Needed for 2009 Federal Laboratory Consortium Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer

One of the most coveted awards in the field of technology transfer, the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) http://www.federallabs.org/ Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer, recognizes laboratory employees and their commercial partners who have accomplished outstanding work in the process of transferring federally developed technology to the marketplace. Judging the nominations each year is a panel of experts from industry, state and local government, academia, and the federal laboratory system. Having a diverse group of evaluators ensures that each nomination is judged objectively on its merits.

The FLC is currently seeking volunteers to evaluate nominations for the 2009 Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer. As an evaluator you will have the opportunity to review the best and most innovative technologies produced by FLC member laboratories, and choose what you feel are the "best of the best." A sense of commitment and dedication is required, as our evaluators review and score between them an average of over 70 nominations during a six week period (October 31 – December 12, 2008). But the position is a rewarding one in that you play an active role in spotlighting exceptional technologies that continue to put the FLC on the map as a leader in technology transfer.

If you are interested in helping the FLC continue its successful mission of promoting the transfer of technology between the public and private sector—as well as having a direct say in what technologies are worthy of the prestigious honor of an Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer—submit your resume to Michele Chambers at [email protected] no later than Friday, October 10, 2008.

Thanks for your consideration, and we look forward to having you become a part of the FLC Awards Team.