The Franz Boas Distinguished Achievement Award honors members of the Association for exemplary contributions to human biology in science, scholarship, and other professional service. Criteria for the award are: (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. The Call for Nominations for the Boas Award is sent to HBA members in July with nominations due in October for consideration by the Executive Committee. Recipients are honored at the annual meeting Awards Luncheon.
2024 Award Winner Dr. Alex Brewis
1996 Gabriel Ward Lasker
1997 James M. Tanner
1998 Alice M. Brues
1999 Francisco M. Saldano
2000 Paul T. Baker
2001 Derek F. Roberts
2002 Stanley M. Garn
2003 Geoffrey A. Harrison
2004 Alex F. Roche
2005 Ralph M. Garruto, Michael A. Little
2006 Robert Malina
2007 Emőke J. E. Szathmary
2008 A. Roberto Frisancho
2009 Cynthia M. Beall
2010 Lorna G. Moore
2011 Michael H. Crawford
2012 A. T. Steegmann, Jr.
2014 Darna Dufour
2015 Sara Stinson
2016 Wenda Trevathan
2017 Deborah Crooks
2018 Gary James
2019 Peter T. Ellison
2020 Carol M. Worthman
2021 William R. Leonard
2023 James McKenna
2024 Alex Brewis