Since 2011, the SSAR Presidential Award for Lifetime Achievement in Herpetology recognizes exceptional service to SSAR or to the field of herpetology. These awards are normally limited to no more than three awards per calendar year and are not necessarily awarded every year. Any active member of the SSAR Board of Directors, any officer serving the society, or one of the society’s primary editors may nominate an individual by contacting the SSAR President. The President and Secretary will then call for an electronic vote of the Board. If approved by majority vote, the President will deliver the award and make an announcement to the membership.
Past winners
2024: Al Savitzky, Eric Juterbock, David Dennis
2023: Marty Crump
2021: Aaron Bauer, Greg Watkins-Colwell
2019: John Moriarty, Ann Paterson
2016: Breck Bartholomew
2015: Kraig Adler, Tom Beauvais, Bob Hansen
2012: Chuck Crumly, Ron Javitch, Marion Preest
2011: Bob Powell, Andy Price, George Rabb