Chicago Chapter ASA Statistical Advocate Award

Created in 2001, the award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of those who have successfully advocated appropriate and effective uses of statistics in business and the public sector. The award is named for the late Harry V. Roberts, the exemplar of statistical advocacy.

Award winners include Gerald Hahn (GE, retired), Fred Mosteller (Harvard), and Fritz Schueren (NORC).

When considering nominees, the following advice/guidelines may prove useful:

A candidate’s advocacy efforts have
1. inspired respect for data and the effective use of statistical reasoning in areas where such respect and use were lacking,
2. had a significant impact on an organization(s) or sector(s), and
3. typically been prominent throughout their career.
Candidates can come from any sector, position, or country.

Procedure

The award is presented at a Chicago ASA dinner. The awardee will give a brief presentation of lessons they've learned in the advancement of the effective use of data or challenges to the statistical community on how we can become more effective in advocating the use of data and facilitating appropriate use. Recognizing the importance of promoting the successful application and advocacy of statistics, the press is to be
invited as guests to the dinner, and/or, with the speaker's permission, granted a brief press conference before the reception and dinner. The event should be well publicized and the award winner’s talk widely distributed. Budget covers travel and overnight accommodations
for the recipient (and spouse). The Chapter Treasury funds the award with expenses partially offset by ticket sales.

Selection Process

The recipient is chosen by the ASA Chicago Chapter Board from a slate assembled by a committee of the Board.

Nomination Form

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