Established in 1997. Awarded on an irregular basis at the discretion of the ACA Council. Excluded as qualifying contributions are those performed while in highly visible positions within the ACA - Program and Local Chairs for annual meetings, and members of the ACA Council. The award consists of a certificate and a small gift. A restricted endowment fund in memory of Margaret C. Etter.
Award is granted to students for travel costs associated with attending the annual meeting.
Oxford Cryosystems Poster Prize awarded to the best poster presentation at the Annual Meeting dealing with low temperature analysis. Prize is two hundred pounds sterling donated by Oxford Cryosystems.