Nomination Criteria
Clarke Prize nominees are active U.S. researchers and/or practitioners who are demonstrating excellence through continuous contributions to the body of knowledge related to protecting, maintaining, treating, and reclaiming water resources.Research disciplines include, but are not limited to, engineering, physical and chemical sciences, biological sciences, health sciences, political sciences, and planning and public policy.
Self-nominations are discouraged.
Important Dates
- Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010
- Next Award Ceremony: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Nomination Package
2010 Nomination Procedures may be downloaded here.
Please note that the nomination package must include:
- Identification of Nominee
- Identification of Nominator
- Summary of Nominee's Accomplishments
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Contact information for three (3) additional references
Please email the application to the Clarke Prize Coordinator.
Selection Committee
The Clarke Prize recipient is selected by the Clarke Prize Executive Committee after careful consideration of all nominations. The Committee includes:Chair
Roy Spalding, Ph.D.
Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Members
Michael C. Kavanaugh, Ph.D., P.E., D.E.E.
Vice President, National Science and Technology Leader
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
Charles I. Noss, Sc.D.
National Program Director for Water Quality, Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Joan B. Rose, Ph.D.
Nowlin Endowed Chair for Water Research
Michigan State University
2001 Clarke Prize Laureate
George Tchobanoglous, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California, Davis
2003 Clarke Prize Laureate
R. Rhodes Trussell, Ph.D., P.E., DEE
President
Trussell Technologies, Inc.