Awards
On May 8, 2008 the FLC unveiled its newest technology transfer standouts with the prestigious FLC awards. Held at the Hilton Portland's Pavilion Ballroom, scientists and technology transfer specialists from around the country were honored for advancing their technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace.
A total of 35 winners representing 22 laboratories received awards in the following categories:
- Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer - Recognizes laboratory employees (and their commercial partners) who have accomplished outstanding work in the process of transferring a technology developed by a federal laboratory.
- Laboratory Director of the Year - Recognizes directors of FLC laboratories who have made maximum contributions to support technology transfer activities in their organizations.
- Harold Metcalf Award - Recognizes sustained significant service from an FLC Representative to the FLC as an organization.
- Representative of the Year - Recognizes an FLC Representative who has made the most significant contribution to the FLC program in the past year.
- Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional Award - Recognizes the efforts of a technology transfer professional (or team) who has demonstrated outstanding work in transferring a technology.
Click here to view the 2008 FLC Awards Program
