Awards

The Awards and Scholarships Committee is responsible for awards for AGT members and scholarships for undergraduate students. The Grants Committee is responsible for grants to graduate students and educational institutions as well as those grants designated to the Foundation.
The Foundation for Genetic Technology provides awards for AGT members funded by the following corporate sponsors:

AGT Student Research Award ($1,500), sponsored by Irvine Scientific

New Horizons Award ($750), for newly certified technologists, sponsored by Rainbow Scientific, Inc.

EXCEL Award ($500), for student members of AGT, sponsored by Cytocell Limited

Best Poster Award ($300), sponsored by FGT

Best Exhibitor Booth Award sponsored by FGT

Best Platform Presentation ($500), sponsored by Genzyme Genetics

Genome Award ($500), sponsored by Quest Diagnostics

The Joseph Waurin Award for Excellence in Education ($500), sponsored by Jim Waurin