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***Impact Award: DANIEL S. KATZ, for his exceptional contributions to the Research Software Engineer community.**
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***Excellence in Service Award: CHRISTINA MAIMONE, for her dedication and commitment to the US-RSE organization and community.**
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Learn more about our winners and their achievements [HERE](/2024-05-29-community-awards-results/).
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### Overview
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The [Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant](https://us-rse.org/2023-04-27-sloan-grant-initiatives/)
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- Assist individuals to grow in their own career.
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- Increase visibility and viability of Research Software Engineering as a career.
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The 2024 awards is the first year of these awards.
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### Call for 2024 US-RSE Community Awards
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The following two awards will be offered in year 2024.
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**US-RSE Excellence in Service**:
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The 2024 US-RSE Excellence in Service Award recognizes a member's exceptional dedication to fostering the growth and advancing the mission of the US-RSE organization. The recipient of this award will receive an award certificate, recognition on the US-RSE website, a $250 gift card as well as recognition at the annual [US-RSE'24](https://us-rse.org/usrse24) conference. Nominees must not currently serve on the US-RSE steering committee, award committee, or be part of the staff.
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**Criteria:**
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* Nominated candidates must be current US-RSE members.
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* Candidates must provide demonstrable evidence of their outstanding contributions to the US-RSE organization, showcasing their commitment to its mission and goals.
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**US-RSE Impact Award**:
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The US-RSE Impact Award honors an individual's remarkable contributions and influence within the Research Software Engineering (RSE) profession. It celebrates achievements across various domains, including but not limited to: advancing RSE training and education, elevating RSE status through impactful activities, authoring influential works to enhance visibility, and nurturing the development of RSE communities. The recipient of this award will receive an award certificate, recognition on the US-RSE website, a $250 gift card as well as recognition at the annual [US-RSE'24](https://us-rse.org/usrse24) conference. Nominees must not currently serve on the US-RSE steering committee, award committee, or be part of the staff.
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**Criteria:**
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* The nominated candidate must be a current member of US-RSE.
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* Candidates should present clear and tangible evidence showcasing their exceptional contributions and the resulting impact on the RSE community, which may include innovative projects, leadership roles, impactful publications, mentorship efforts, or initiatives that have significantly influenced and advanced the RSE profession.
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### Award Timeline and Process
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* Nominations open: Feb 5, 2024
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* Nominations close: March 29, 2024 (Extended)
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* Award announcement: May 30, 2024
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Once nominations close, the 2024 Award committee will review nominations, check candidate eligibility and application details.
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Applications are evaluated based on potential for positive impact on the community, alignment to the US-RSE mission, and the submitting members’ qualifications, including previous US-RSE activity.
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Awards are expected to be announced in mid-May.
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### Application Details
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Once nominations open, interested members are encouraged to nominate themselves.
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Alternatively, if you know of a member whom you think would make a good nominee, you can recommend them.
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All US-RSE members in good standing are eligible to be nominated.
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**Application Form**
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The nomination forms for the two awards are as follows. Please fill out these forms for self-nomination OR if you are nominating someone else.
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***US-RSE Excellence in Service**: [Application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMBJR5VoQyg15XJRvFwigmUwt31g9QL7JJ3pXWU7GtBPXF8Q/viewform)
On the nomination form, expect to provide the following information.
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**If Nominating Someone Else:**
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* Your name and email
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* Nominee's name and email
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* A short sentence about why you are nominating the individual
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If nominating someone else, please complete the form early so that we can contact the nominated person and obtain their nomination materials before the application closing date. Nominations of others will only be shared with the award committee and the nominated individual. The award committee will contact the nominated individual to inform them of their nomination, may disclose the nominator's identity, and confirm their interest in participating by asking them to submit materials through the self-nomination process. This information will not be made public.
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**Self-nomination:**
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* Your name and email
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* A link to a resume, CV, LinkedIn profile, or professional website
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* Supporting statement (<= 500 words)
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### 2024 US-RSE Awards Committee
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* Rinku Gupta, Argonne National Laboratory
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* Chen Zhang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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* Chuck Pavloski, Penn State University
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* Geoffrey Lentner, Purdue University
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* Kenton McHenry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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* Nicole Brewer, Arizona State University
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### FAQs
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<summary><b>Q: What should I do if I receive an email from the Awards committee that (someone) has nominated me?</b></summary>
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A: If someone else nominates you, the Awards committee will send you an email asking you to fill out the self-nomination form. Please proceed to fill out the application form, select 'self-nomination,' and enter the required details.
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### Call for 2025 US-RSE Community Awards Nominations
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The US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) is excited to announce
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that nominations are now open for the 2025 US-RSE Community Awards! These
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awards recognize and celebrate the impactful contributions of individuals and
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teams who are advancing the field of research software engineering in the
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United States.
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Each award will be presented in two categories:
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-**Student/Early Career** (current student or within five years of starting their career)
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-**Professional**
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Winners will receive an award certificate, recognition on the US-RSE website,
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a $250 gift card, and recognition at the [2025 US-RSE Annual Conference (USRSE'25)](https://us-rse.org/usrse25/).
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If a team is selected, the gift card will be awarded to the group as a whole
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rather than to individual members.
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We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the following awards.
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#### US‑RSE Technical Excellence Award
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This award recognizes outstanding technical contributions that materially advance
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research software engineering practice. This award celebrates "the things RSEs
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do that are normally ignored," such as but not limited to:
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-**Reproducibility and Re‑use**: Delivering artifacts, tools, or workflows that
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others can pick up and run with minimal friction, whether open‑source or shared
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under appropriate proprietary constraints.
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-**Modernization and Sustainability**: Porting legacy codes to new architectures,
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improving performance, documentation, testing, or CI so software retains long-term viability.
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-**Mentorship in Craft**: Sharing technical know-how through code review, pair
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programming, tutorials, or design docs – that raises knowledge and/or quality
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for a team or community.
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#### US‑RSE Community Impact and Leadership Award
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Purpose: Honors leadership and service that amplifies the reach, visibility,
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and growth of the RSE profession. This award focuses on people who step beyond
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their own codebases to promote belonging, engagement, and awareness, such as
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but not limited to:
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-**Strategic Leadership**: Leading initiatives (working groups, committees,
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workshops, training sessions, etc.) that advance RSE knowledge and careers,
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either regionally or nationwide.
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-**Mentorship and Talent Development**: Guiding students, early-career RSEs,
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or domain scientists to build skills and confidence in research software.
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-**Outreach and Advocacy**: Promoting better practices and spreading the
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"voice of the RSE" through workshops, publications (in journals/conferences
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or "grey" material, e.g., blog posts), policy input, or cross‑institution collaboration.
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### Eligibility
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- The nominee must be a current member of US-RSE
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- Nominees must **NOT** currently serve on the US-RSE Steering Committee, Award Committee,
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or a current member of staff.
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- Priority will be given to those nominees who are based in the U.S. or have a
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direct impact on a U.S. institution.
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-**Technical Excellence Award Specific Criteria**
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- Nominees must have demonstrably improved the reliability, usability, or
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longevity of research software.
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- Proprietary or secure projects are eligible if evidence of impact (e.g.,
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internal case studies, letters from users) can be provided.
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- A team may be nominated. Please provide a single primary point of contact.
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-**Community Impact and Leadership Award Specific Criteria**
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- Nominees’ contributions must have demonstrably and positively impacted the
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wider RSE community, aligning with the award criteria described above.
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This impact can be evident within their institution, region, or US-RSE.
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### Awards Timeline
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-**Nominations Open**: June 2, 2025
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-**Nominations Close**: July 11, 2025
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-**Awards Announcement**: September 8, 2025 (projected)
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### Nomination Details
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Interested members are encouraged to nominate themselves or others from
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within the US-RSE community. All US-RSE members in good standing are eligible
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- Your name and email
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- Team members' names (if nominating a team)
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- Award category and subcategory
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- Nomination Statement
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- As part of the nomination process for the 2025 US-RSE Awards, each submission
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is required to include a nomination statement (maximum 500 words).
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- Review the [Guidance for Nomination Statement](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12OyXWRYaFjOsq0egReaIT5a99XNaLOSBScegz4GJi8s/).
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- Miranda Mundt, Sandia National Laboratories
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- Alex Koufos, Stanford University
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- James Afful, Iowa State University
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- Muaaz Gul Awan, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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- Priya Ronald D'Costa, SAP
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- Srikanth Kumar Gampa, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere
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- Lucy Havens, Lucy Havens LLC
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## FAQs
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<summary><b>Q: Are there 'extra points' when someone else nominates me vs. self nomination? </b></summary>
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suggests your name. All nominees will be contacted after nominations close and asked
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## Previous Winners
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### 2024 Winners
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***Impact Award: DANIEL S. KATZ, for his exceptional contributions to the Research Software Engineer community.**
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***Excellence in Service Award: CHRISTINA MAIMONE, for her dedication and commitment to the US-RSE organization and community.**
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Visit the official announcement page for full details: [2024 Community Award Results](/2024-05-29-community-awards-results/)
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