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W. J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting

The Award

The award recipient receives a certificate and $1,000 check.

Each recipient receives an engraved award and a cash prize that are presented at the awards ceremony during the Joint Statistical Meetings. The current amount of the cash prize is $1,000, which is divided evenly among the winners. The award is given every year if, in the opinion of the awards committee, an eligible and worthy publication is nominated.

Qualifications

The award is bestowed upon a distinguished individual who has demonstrated excellence in statistical consulting or developed and contributed new methods, software, or ways of thinking that improve statistical practice in general.

Nomination and Award Dates

Nominations are due by February 1 each year. The award is presented during the Joint Statistical Meetings in August of the same year.

Responsibilities of the Award Recipient

The award recipient is responsible for providing a current photograph and general personal information the year the award is presented. The American Statistical Association uses this information to publicize the award and prepare the check and certificate.

How to Submit a Nomination

Please send the completed nomination form, along with a CV and nomination letter in support of the nominee, via email to pamela@amstat.org or mail to the American Statistical Association, ATTN: Award Nominations, 732 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

If you have questions, please email the committee chair.

Past Winners

Below will be a running list of winners to start after the 2010 winner is selected.