Nominator Form: 2022 Bio-Serv Enhancement or Improvement of Animal Welfare Award
The Bio-Serv Enhancement or Improvement of Animal Welfare Award is presented to a person who has exhibited a positive impact to enrich, enhance and/or improve the lives of animals or their work environment in regards to animal welfare. They have positively impacted research and the morale of the animal care staff with improvements, and have displayed the 3 R’s (reduction, refinement, replacement) in their plan for enhancement and improvement.
The selection panel will judge the candidates according to each of the criteria outlined below:
• Has enriched the lives of the animals they work with
• Has enhanced the living environment for the animal colonies they work with
• Has positively impacted research and the morale of the animal care staff with improvements
• Has displayed the 3 R’s (reduction, refinement, replacement) in their plan for enhancement and improvement
• Has reduced or eliminated distress or created other benefits for the animals they work with.
• Is a CALAS/ACSAL Member in good standing