Overview

This award is given annually by PRI, in recognition of excellence in contributions to systematic paleontology, to a scientist who, through outstanding research and commitment to the centrality of systematics in paleontology, has made a significant contribution to the science. It is named after PRI's founder who dedicated his career to the pursuit of systematic paleontology. The award is presented at the Friends of PRI reception at the annual national meeting of the Geological Society of America.

To nominate an individual, please contact:

Dr. Warren Allmon, Director
Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
[email protected]
607-273-6623 x114

Past Recipients

• 2023: Stephen Westrop, University of Oklahoma | Citation

• 2022: Carl W. Stock, University of Alabama | Citation

• 2021: Johnny A. Waters, Appalachian State University | Citation

• 2019: Dr. Sandra J. Carlson, University of California-Davis | Citation

• 2018: Dr. Mark Wilson, College of Wooster | Citation

• 2017: Dr. Peter Wagner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Citation

• 2016: Dr. Neil Landman, American Museum of Natural History | Citation

• 2015: Dr. David A. Grimaldi, American Museum of Natural History | Citation

• 2014: Dr. Richard L. Squires, California State University-Northridge | Citation

• 2013: Dr. James F. Miller, Missouri State University

• 2012: Dr. Daniel B. Blake, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign | Citation

• 2011: Dr. William Ausich, The Ohio State University | Citation

• 2010: Dr. John Pojeta, Jr., United States Geological Survey | Citation

• 2009: Dr. William J. Zinsmeister, Purdue University | Citation

• 2008: Dr. James T. Sprinkle | Citation

• 2007: J. Thomas Dutro, Jr. | Citation

• 2006: Thomas Waller, Smithsonian Institution

• 2005: Dr. Robert J. Elias, University of Manitoba | Citation

• 2004: LouElla R. Saul, Los Angeles County Museum | Citation

• 2003: Dr. Carole S. Hickman | Citation

• 2002: Dr. Arthur J. Boucot

• 2001: Dr. Rodney Feldmann

• 2000: Dr. Brian Glenister

• 1999: Dr. J. Keith Rigby

• 1998: Dr. Ann F. Budd

• 1997: Dr. Erle G. Kauffman

• 1996: Dr. William Cobban

• 1995: Drs. Harold and Emily Vokes, Tulane University

• 1994: Dr. William A. Oliver

• 1993: Dr. David Dockery