I. Historical Note:

Established in 1987 in memory of Gabriel F. Tucker, Sr. and Gabriel F. Tucker, Jr., by a bequest from the Estate of Gabriel F. Tucker, Jr. and gifts from Fellows of the Association and friends of Gabriel F. Tucker, Jr.

To establish an award in the form of a medal to be given annually, if an outstanding candidate is identified. The prospective recipient of the Gabriel F. Tucker Award will usually be an American Laryngological Association member who has made significant contributions either to the field of pediatric Laryngology or to the Association, or both.

1.The President will appoint, annually, a Committee, known as the Gabriel F. Tucker Award Committee, consisting of three (3) Fellows. The Committee will submit its recommendation to the Secretary one (1) month before the Mid-Winter Council Meeting.
2.The Council alone will make the selection for the Award.
3. The Award will be presented at the Annual Meeting.
4. Fellows may suggest candidates for the Award to the Secretary.