| NEW MINNESOTA DIVISION AWARDS PROGRAM (ADOPTED IN 2004) |
| Message from 2004 MDIAI President Uttermark about the awards program, Several people worked long and hard, starting a little over 18 months ago to develop an awards program for the MDIAI. It was one way we could show our appreciation for all the extra hard work and dedication to the forensic sciences, education and the MDIAI made by some of our members.. This is a short letter providing basic information about how the awards are intended to be utilized so there is no misunderstanding 1) The Forensic Science Advancement Award. The qualifications have been listed with the award. But basically this is for individual(s) who has developed a new forensic technique, or have contributed to the advancement of forensic science and crime scene by education of others. 2) Sustained Achievement Award. The qualifications have been listed with the award. This award is a step up from the Forensic Science Advancement Award. Here the award focuses on a longer term dedication to forensic sciences and crime scene investigation. Individual(s) who, over a period of time, have researched and published in forensic journals, contributed articles to Gopher Identification, or other forensic or law enforcement publications. This includes a long term education of others in crime scene and forensic sciences at local and higher levels. This award is based on their contributions to crime scene and forensic science, not for service or involvement with MDIAI or Board of Directors. 3) The Charter Award. (Named for the original charter members of MDIAI) This is our highest award presented by the MDIAI. It too, focuses on contributions to forensic science, crime scene and education, but not to the same extent as the Sustained Achievement Award. Here the focus is on a smaller contribution to forensic science, crime scene, education and more with direct involvement with the MDIAI. Involvement can include service on the board of directors, committee service and chair positions, Gopher Identification Editor, a long history of education and presentations at MDIAI Education Conferences, or combination there of. Basically, what has the individual done to make the MDIAI a better organization. |
