Jay Wright Forrester Award

The Jay Wright Forrester Award is presented as often as once annually for the best contribution to the field of System Dynamics during the preceding five years. The recipient receives a commemorative plaque and US$5,000. Papers, articles, books, research or consulting reports, theses or other written material that have been published or are in publishable form in the English language, in the original or after translation, are eligible for consideration.

Nominations for the Forrester Award are invited from any person whose work encompasses system dynamics or has been profoundly influenced by it. A nomination must include the following information:

	The name of the nominee.
	A complete citation of the work being nominated.
	Comments by the nominator explaining why he or she believes the work is the best contribution to the field of System Dynamics during the preceding five years. Please be as specific and persuasive as possible. Documents of one or more pages are perfectly acceptable.
	The name and email address of the nominator.

Click here to submit your Forrester Award nomination. If you have questions, contact the Jay Wright Forrester Committee Chair:

Jac A.M. Vennix, Professor
Radboud University Nijmegen
Nijmegen The Netherlands
phone: + 31 24 3611835
email: j.vennix@fm.ru.nl

NOTE: Nominations must be received no later than March 31st. For information on composing a Jay Wright Forrester Award Nomination, and the nomination process, please see the award Guidelines.

Click here to see a list of the previous winners of the Jay Wright Forrester Award

Dana Meadows Award

The Dana Meadows Award was established in 2001 to honor the late Dana Meadows and encourage the next generation of students in the field of system dynamics. The award is given annually for the best paper by a student presented at the annual System Dynamics Conference. Students can self-nominate any manuscript that has been submitted for inclusion in the conference. The winner receives a cash award of $500 as well as conference registration plus travel expenses (up to a combined maximum of $700). For further information and details on the nominating procedure, please see the conference website or click here.

Previous winners

System Dynamics Applications Award

The System Dynamics Applications Award is presented by the System Dynamics Society as often as once every two years for the best "real world" application of system dynamics conducted within 10 years of the submission deadline. The best application will be based primarily on demonstrated measurable benefit to an organization through the use of system dynamics, and secondarily for new ideas that improve the art of applying system dynamics, or for relating work to existing system dynamics literature and/or other disciplines.

Criteria for eligible papers for the award include: (1) papers must be full-length and written for an SD-user audience, in the English language in the original or after translation; (2) if previously published, the papers must have been within 7 years of the submission deadline; (3) at least one named author must have been employed at the time of the work by the company or organization whose performance was improved by the SD modeling effort; (4) the paper must not have won or been an announced finalist for a previous award from the System Dynamics Society; and (5) papers may be self-nominated.

As the award was last presented in 2009, there will not be an Award in 2010.  However, Society members are encouraged to keep suitable applications in mind for the 2011 Award. 

For further information, please contact:

James Lyneis
Chair, Applications Award Committee
PO Box 121
Weston, VT 05161 USA
email:  jmlyneis@alum.mit.edu

Previous winners

System Dynamics Society Outstanding Service Award

The System Dynamics Society Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals that have, on a volunteer basis, made exceptional contributions to the Society over an extended period of time. The Society has a long and proud tradition of volunteer service and Julie Pugh, who volunteered as the first Executive Director, has inspired this award. Even after establishing a central office with a paid professional staff in 1996, the growth and development of the Society has been heavily dependent on the work of volunteers. To acknowledge this work, emphasize its importance in achieving Society goals, and highlight efforts that can inspire others, this service award was established in 2009. It is awarded as often as once per year during the annual conference.

In cases where the recipient is not attending the conference the presentation may be deferred to the following conference. In this case two awards may be presented at one conference. If the recipient is not able to attend either conference the award may be announced at one of the conferences and presented privately.

The Community Services Award Committee will select individuals who have:

• Made an unusually outstanding contribution to the Society in a way that benefits the development and advancement of system dynamics.
• Exhibited the highest standards of service excellence, dedication, and accomplishment over a sustained period of time with:
  • an extended period of service, well beyond the normal term, and
  • a substantial amount of work performed above what would be considered normal for that role.
• Taken initiative to move the Society forward.
• Created positive results for Society members and the larger community of people interested in system dynamics.
• Fostered a culture of service and responsibility and set a standard to inspire others.

What they will receive:

During the announcement a personalized plaque will be presented with a very brief recitation of achievement. The award will also be announced in a System Dynamics Newsletter after the conference. Award recipients will be listed on the Society website.

Other Awards

The society also occasionally recognizes individuals for special reasons. To see the list of these awards and recipients click here.

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