The purpose of the Franz Boas Distinguished Achievement Award is to honor a member of the Association for exemplary contributions to human biology in science, scholarship, and other professional service.  Our criteria for the award are that: (1) the recipient shall be identified as a leading figure in our profession, either from the United States or from abroad; (2) the recipient shall have made a series of contributions that represent a significant accomplishment within the profession; (3) alternately, the recipient shall have made a remarkable contribution or creative act that transcends normal scientific achievement and that is worthy of recognition both outside of and within the profession of human biology.

2010   Lorna Grindlay Moore

2009   Cynthia M. Beall

2008   A. Roberto Frisancho

2007   Emӧke Szathmáry

2006   Robert Malina

2005   Michael Little, Ralph Garruto

2004   Alex F. Roche

2003   Geoffrey A. Harrison

2002   Stanley M. Garn

2001   Derek F. Roberts

2000   Paul T. Baker

1999   Francisco M. Salzano

1998   Alice M. Brues

1997   James M. Tanner

1996  Gabriel Ward Lasker