The Albert S. Osborn and Linton Godown Awards are the highest honors the ASQDE bestows on members who have contributed significantly to the ASQDE and the profession.

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Albert S. Osborn Award of Excellence

The Albert S. Osborn Award of Excellence was created to recognize those individuals who have contributed above and beyond what is expected of a Society member. 

The first honoree, James. V. P. Conway, received the award in 2000. 

Learn more about the criteria for the award and the distinguished roster of honorees.

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Linton Godown Award for Research

The Linton Godown Award for Research was created to recognize those individuals who have contributed a significant body of research to the ASQDE and to the profession in general. 

The first honoree, Gerald B. Richards, received the award in 2010.

Learn more about the criteria for the award and the distinguished roster of honorees.