Annual Briggs White Award
Dr. Briggs White
When Dr. Briggs White became the Director of the FBI Laboratory, he recognized the need for closer cooperation with state and local crime laboratories, understanding the symbiotic value that could ensue. In 1973, he persuaded FBI Director Clarence Kelly, to invite thirty laboratory directors to a meeting at the FBI Academy in Quantico VA . In the fall of 1974 after a great deal of debate, ASCLD was born with Dr. Briggs White as its first Chairman. ASCLD played a leading role in the improvement of forensic laboratories throughout the world, including raising the profile of forensic science in the legislative assemblies of the United States. Dr. White’s pivotal role was recognized with the establishment of the “Briggs White Award.” The award was established at the direction of past President Bill Hartner to recognize an ASCLD member, past or present, who demonstrated managerial excellence in forensic science.
After the creation of the Briggs J. White Award, it was posthumously awarded to Dr. White at the 1994 ASCLD banquet.
The Awards Committee which is responsible for the administration of the program consists of the ASCLD President, ASCLD Past President, ASCLD/ LAB Chairman, regular member Tom Nasser and the Chairman Bob Bianchi. Nominations are received by the chair and a recommendation from the committee forwarded to the Board of Directors. If the Board concurs with the committee's recommendation the award plaque is presented at the annual banquet. An engraved name plate is added to the dedication plaque and through the efforts of Bob Stacy, it will be on display in a prominent location at the FBI Laboratory.
Subsequent awards have been presented to the following members:
1995 - Bobby Blackburn
1996 - Eldon Straughn
1997 - Bill Hartner
1998 - Bruce Vander Kolk
1999 - Douglas M. Lucas
2000 - Larry Howard
2001 - Paul Ferrara
2002 - Jan S. Bashinski
2003 - Bud Keaton
2004 - Barry A.J. Fisher
2005 - JoAnn Given
2006 - Susan Hart Johns
2007 - Robert S. Conley
Briggs White Award Nomination Form
All ASCLD members are encouraged to submit nominations for worthy individuals. The deadline for the acceptance of submissions is August 1st of each calendar year. Please click the above link to view the nomination form and instructions.