The American Zoo and Aquarium Association presents the Edward H. Bean Award in recognition of efforts by Institution, Related Facility and International Facility members in the management and husbandry of various animal species in their care. The Bean Award has evolved in recent years to reflect the Association's awareness of the changing significance of reproduction in zoos and aquariums. Thus, the committee has given more priority to long-term propagation or husbandry programs than to single births. Applications will be reviewed and judged by those committee members knowledgeable in the category for which the application is submitted and then sent to the full committee for additional review and comment. The committee may find it necessary to request further information or clarification from an applicant.
Submitters are encouraged to send applications as early as possible.
The committee will determine if applications can be combined for a single program. You may also reproduce the materials locally. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Committee Chairman if necessary for guidance with questions before submitting your application. The application must be typewritten in no smaller than a 12 point font. Incomplete or unclear applications will be returned for completion or clarification.