Background: The Natalie Weissberger Paul Lifetime Achievement Award is the most distinguished honor within the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC). Natalie Weissberger Paul retired in 1993 after a long career with the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. A long-time advocate for genetic counselors and NSGC, she was instrumental in promoting the profession in its early years and in securing financial support for numerous initial projects and publications. NSGC established this award in 1994. Ms. Weissberger died in January 1996.
 
Criteria: This award honors one outstanding member who has served NSGC with exemplary national achievements and volunteer activities on behalf of NSGC and the profession. The award is customarily bestowed annually. Candidates may be selected from all specialties of the profession and must be current Full or Emeritus members of NSGC.
Please note that if you are nominating someone other than yourself, you will be responsible for contacting the nominee to obtain the necessary materials to complete the nomination and you may submit the nominee’s CV to awards@nsgc.org.
The nominee’s CV/resume and the information submitted in the online questionnaire are key resources evaluated by the Awards Workgroup when making their decision. The Awards Workgroup reserves the right to contact anyone submitting a nomination for additional information.

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Please provide the full name (first, middle/maiden and last) of the candidate you would like to nominate.

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* 2. Please comment on the nominee's professional experience and contributions to the profession. Please focus on the individual's professional achievements in the field of genetic counseling, awards,  publications, invited presentations, mentoring of students, etc. (Comments should be approximately 200 - 300 words)

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* 3. Please comment on the nominee’s commitment to NSGC as an organization. Please focus on activities that demonstrate the individual’s promotion of the mission and vision of NSGC. (Comments should be approximately 200 - 300 words)

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* 4. Please provide your full name and email address.

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