This award recognizes an outstanding individual whose efforts have had a profound effect on the field of clinical chemistry, either directly or indirectly. The effect may have been achieved through excellence in basic or clinical research, preventive medicine, medical economics or health administration. Because the awardee will present the plenary lecture at the AACC Annual Meeting, the ideal candidate is an individual who is one of the top scientists in the field; one who attracts national attention; one who is considered to have made basic yet significant contributions to the science; and one who is an attractive lecturer. The recipient of this award is expected to submit a written paper of the lecture presented for possible publication in Clinical Chemistry.