February 12, 2025

Recognize an AOAC Regional Section for its exceptional contributions to the Association.

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST Friday, March 28, 2025

AOAC INTERNATIONAL seeks nominations for the 2025 Section of the Year Award, which recognizes an AOAC Regional Section’s exceptional contributions to the Association.

This annual award recognizes a Section’s role in advancing analytical excellence in food safety, integrity, and public health. Any active AOAC Section can be nominated and considered based on the following categories:

  • Section activities (e.g., webinars, meetings, training courses)
  • Communication (e.g., website, newsletter, mailing list)
  • Recruitment and engagement
  • Community service

Members may nominate a section by Friday, March 28, 2025. When a nomination is received, staff will forward an application to the nominated Section Leadership to complete it based on the award selection criteria and submit it by Monday, April 30, 2025.

Nominate a Section (as a Member)

Apply for the Award (as a Section)