Awards
Annual Awards
LAMA Awards Nomination
Nominated by LAMA peers, award honorees represent exceptional leadership and service in laboratory management. Their achievements highlight the dedication and integrity that define our profession and inspire others to strive for excellence.
The Charles River Medallion
2025 Charles River Medallion Award Recipient
Kevin Phelps
The Charles River Medallion, is given in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of laboratory animal management by an administrator/manager who is a current member of the Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA) and is currently engaged in Laboratory Animal Management.
U. Kristina Stephens Award
2025 U. Kristina Stephens Award Recipient
Robbie Champion
The U. Kristina Stephens Award is given for outstanding and exceptional service to the Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA).
William O. Umiker Memorial Award
2025 William O. Umiker Memorial Award Recipient
Amanda Coldwell
The William O. Umiker Memorial Award is given to a LAMA member in good standing who has demonstrated a commitment to the field of laboratory animal management education through contributions to LAMA’s publications, published articles, books and presentations at seminars and workshops.
Ron Orta Memorial Award
2025 Ron Orta Award Recipient
Stephen Keeney
In memory of Ron Orta, LAMA will present an annual award to an individual actively employed in lab animal vivarium operations, management or administration that presents a professional/managerial presentation at our LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting.
Cammie Symonowicz Ambassador Award
2025 Cammie Symonowicz Ambassador Award Recipient Jamie Wells
The Cammie Symonowicz Ambassador Award is a new award in 2022. It is given in recognition of outstanding contributions in promoting LAMA and the field of laboratory animal management by a current member of the Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA) and the Allied Trade Association (ATA). The Award is sponsored yearly by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Special Service Awards
2022 Special Service Award Recipient
Howard Mosher
LAMA has always prided itself on recognizing members who contribute to the success of the Association. Normally given at the discretion of the current president Special Service awards are presented at the annual meeting.