The Dr Ann Priston Award

The Dr Ann Priston Award is presented to those who have excelled in their commitment to casework and the courts.

Ann Priston spent 38 years as an operational forensic scientist, 30 of those years spent on cases involving textile fibres, eventually focussing on cases of armed robbery and mainland IRA terrorism. She has always been passionately committed to quality in casework and holds 16 commendations from police, CPS and Judges including one from the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. As President of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences she has tried to promote the recognition of practitioners and acknowledgement of their contribution to criminal trials. This award is intended to encourage and reward scientists who have excelled in their commitment to casework and the courts.

Description

Awarded annually The Dr Ann Priston Award is presented to those who have excelled in their commitment to casework and the courts.

Criteria

The entrant must be a Member (MCSFS) or Fellow (FCSFS) of the Society. They should be nominated and seconded by their employers, senior officer or colleagues for their outstanding contribution to casework. The nominee must be an operational forensic scientist working as a reporting officer, assistant/examiner. The nominator is asked to submit a synopsis and any other supporting evidence, together with the nomination form below, saying why they deserve this award.

The Award

• The award winner is chosen by an independent panel of assessors and ratified by the Council of the Society.
• The award is in the form of a cheque for £150.
• Presentation of the award is at the annual dinner (AGM).
• The Society will cover travel (to a maximum allowance of £100) and accommodation for a 24 hour package to the winner.

Judging

Entries should be submitted using the downloadable form at the bottom of this page to nicola.schumacher@csofs.org by close of business on the 31st July. All entries received by the closing date will be assessed by an independent panel of practitioners. The winner will be notified by the end of September. The Society’s decision is final. The winner will receive a cheque for £150 and a 24 hour package to attend the CSFS Autumn conference. They will also be invited to receive their certificate and award from Dr Priston at the CSFS Awards Dinner.

 Dr Ann Priston Award Nomination Form

Award Recipients