Charles River Laboratories' Excellence in Refinement AwardSponsored by Charles River Laboratories, in cooperation with CAAT, this award will honor an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, promotion, and/or implementation of refinement alternatives. This award includes $5,000 to further the recipient's scientific endeavors. Nominations are processed by CAAT and should be sent by letter directly to caat@jhsph.edu. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Submission of individuals should include the CV and a covering letter supporting your nomination of potential recipients. Deadline for submission is May 15th 2011 Charles River Laboratories Excellence in Refinement Award 2009 Charles River Laboratories Excellence in Refinement Award 2007 Charles River Laboratories Excellence in Refinement Awards 2005 Charles River Laboratories Excellence in Refinement Awards CAAT Recognition AwardThis award, presented at every World Congress, honors an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of the 3Rs, the development of alternative methods, or the field of in vitro science. Henry Spira AwardThis award was established in 1999 to honor the memory of Henry Spira, a pioneer in the animal rights' movement whose campaign for the use of alternative methods led to the founding of CAAT. It was created to honor animal activists in the animal welfare, protection, or rights' movements who work to achieve progress through dialogue and collaboration. Submission of individuals should include the CV and a covering letter supporting your nomination of potential recipients. Deadline for submission is May 15th Selection Criteria Founders' Award | 
