The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) aims to advance scientific knowledge to improve poultry health, well-being, and productivity, thereby ensuring a safe and abundant global food supply. Since its inception in 1957, AAAP has served as a platform for those involved in avian disease research and management, facilitating knowledge exchange through conferences, publications, and educational materials, while also supporting the next generation of poultry medicine specialists through scholarships and awards.
The Bruce W. Calnek Applied Poultry Research Achievement Award, bestowed by AAAP, celebrates a member's significant research contributions that have made a measurable practical impact on controlling one or more critical poultry diseases. This includes advances such as vaccine development, disease eradication methods, chemotherapeutic innovations, or foundational work in disease etiology and pathogenesis that leads to effective disease control strategies. The award, reflecting the organization's commitment to enhancing poultry health, carries a monetary prize of $1,000 and is awarded no more than once to any recipient.