Marion Jenkinson Service Award

The Jenkinson Award is given to an early- or mid-career ornithologist who has performed continued extensive service to AOS, including holding elected offices but emphasizing volunteer contributions and committee participation. The award consists of a framed certificate and honors Marion Jenkinson Mengel, who served the American Ornithologists’ Union as Treasurer and in other capacities for many years. All award nominees are expected to have a high standard of ethical and social behavior that is strongly aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics.

Submit a Nomination for the Jenkinson Award

Nominations for AOS Service Awards are currently closed.

Nominations must be submitted through our online Member Portal.

• The page linked above will direct you to a login screen. If you have previously created an account in our Member Portal, enter your user name and password. After logging in, you will be redirected to the AOS Service Award nomination page.
• If you have not previously created an account, click Register Now on the lower right to set up your profile.

To submit a nomination for the Jenkinson Award, you will need to upload a written summary describing why the nominee should be recognized with the award.

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