Purpose of this Award & Background
The James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award specifically recognizes and focuses on a pattern of significant, continuous, dedicated contributions by an individual to the success, well-being and advancement of the Poultry Science Association and/or PSA Foundation. Recipients of the James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award are long-time Association members who have clearly and substantially given of themselves in the work of the Association and/or Foundation, having significantly furthered the purpose for which it was founded. This award should not be confused with recognition as a Poultry Science Association Fellow.
WHEREAS, Dr. James H Denton served as the inaugural Chairman of the Poultry Science Association Foundation Board of Trustees, and as such, was instrumental in successfully launching the Foundation through the development of the Foundation’s Mission, Vision, Policies and Procedures and fund-raising strategies; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Denton has served on the PSA Foundation Board of Trustees for ¬¬¬¬more than 15 years as member or ex officio member, Board Chairman or Executive Director; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Denton served as the first PSA Foundation Executive Director, and during his tenure, has worked tirelessly to raise capital to fund more than seven student fellowships, scholarships and internship programs through the Foundation, has secured funding from more than 10 corporate sponsors, and has been responsible for increasing the net assets of the Foundation nearly 15-fold to more than $1.7 million; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Denton, in all of his roles in the Foundation, has been relentless in his efforts to provide financial resources to support the Foundation’s goals, but especially the funding for student initiatives. Dr. Denton has selflessly provided his time and extensive talents to advance the mission and vision of the Foundation through his fund-raising efforts.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Poultry Science Association Foundation establish The James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award in honor and recognition of Dr. Denton’s consistent, exceptional and meritorious service to the PSA Foundation; and,
FURTHER RESOLVED that The James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award be funded through an endowment of the Foundation created specifically for this purpose.
Eligibility to Receive this Award
- Must be a PSA Member and have been a member in good standing for a consecutive 8 years or more.
- Cannot have previously received the award.
- Nominees must be living.
- Cannot be serving on the PSA Board of Directors or on the PSA Foundation Committee at the time of nomination. Former members of the Board of Directors and the PSA Foundation Committee are eligible to receive the award one year after the individual has left the respective position.
Nomination Criteria Required to Submit
- Official Nomination Letter
- Resume/CV
- Two (2) Letters of Support
- Summary Statement (300-500 words):
- Documenting the nominee’s major contributions to the Association and/or Foundation
- Nominators must be PSA members in order to submit an individual for consideration of this award. Nominators are not allowed to nominate more than one individual per year for this award.
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