The Equal Opportunities Section is heading up an effort to increase participation in the AFS by students from underrepresented groups. The travel grants will assist students with expenses incurred while attending the AFS Annual Meeting. Fish Culture Hall of Fame Inductees into the National Fish Culture Hall of Fame have made significant contributions to the advancement of fish culture in the United States. Nominees may be currently practicing their profession, pioneering fish culturists of the past, or offering other significant contributions. A panel of past presidents and elected members of the AFS Fish Culture Section reviews the nominations.
Final selection requires Section membership approval.
Dr. S.F. Snieszko stands as one of the most prominent figures in the establishment of the modern fish health sciences in the U.S.A. and internationally. This award is presented to individuals to honor their outstanding accomplishments in the field of fish health. This is a career achievement award. The nomination must be made by a current member of the FHS to the awards committee. The award for a significant accomplishment in the field of fish health.