I. Historical Note:

The fund was established in 1989 with a bequest of $100,000 by Seymour R. Cohen, M.S. M.D., Odelia A. Cohen and their daughters Lori Dee Jekelis and Cathy Lynne Cross during Dr. Cohen's Presidency. The Award is to be announced in 1996 and implemented in 1997.

To establish an award in the name of Seymour R. Cohen to be given bi-annually to further research in pediatric otolaryngology and/or pediatric neurolaryngology. Research must be done in the nature of basic science only.

1. A Committee, known as the Seymour R. Cohen Award Committee, will be appointed by the Council.
2.The committee will consist of three (3) fellows who will serve staggered terms and may include one or more Seymour Cohen Award recipients.
3. The Committee will report to the President.
4. Income from the fund will be used for the Award. The principal (corpus) of the fund will remain in perpetuity. If no contribution has been deemed to qualify for the award, the interest will be added to the principal so as to enhance the following award.