WIT Smith and Hook Distinguished Service Award
WIT Smith and Hook Distinguished Service Award honors an individual for sustained service supporting women toxicologists’ career development and recognition, rather than funding research.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Certificate or plaque of recognition; recognition award rather than research funding
Summary: Recognizes sustained service advancing career development and recognition of women toxicologists and supporting SOT and/or Women in Toxicology.
Key Information: Applicants must hold active SOT Full or Emeritus membership and Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group membership.
Description
The Society of Toxicology (SOT), through its Women in Toxicology (WIT) Special Interest Group, honors an individual whose long-term service advances women in toxicology. The award recognizes dedication to promoting career development opportunities, celebrating women toxicologists’ accomplishments, and providing longstanding support to SOT and/or WIT. Contributions may include service as an officer, committee member, or volunteer, as well as support for WIT’s mission and activities.
WIT established the award in recognition of Dr. Jacqueline Smith and the late Dr. Jerry Hook. Their support helped sustain awards for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and establish the Celebrating Women in Toxicology Endowment Fund. Supported by WIT operating funds, this is a service recognition award rather than funding for a research project.
