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.

Purpose:

To establish a monetary award to be given bi-annually if an outstanding candidate is identified. The prospective candidate must perform basic science research in order to be eligible. This research must be in the area of pediatric laryngology and/or pediatric neurolaryngology. The scope of the award is limited to citizens of the United States of America and Canada. Should multiple candidates collaborate in the research, all authors must comply with the citizenship requirements. The primary author must certify that he/she has done at least 70% of the work and must also attest to the fact that a majority of the material has been previously unpublished.

Administration:

1. A Committee, known as the Seymour R. Cohen Award Committee, will be appointed by the Council annually.
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.
5. The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting.