Dear Fellow Shell Enthusiasts,

COA annually presents The Neptunea Award  in order to recognize
outstanding and distinguished service to conchologists and
malacologists.  Criterion  for nominating  are as follows:

1. Service to the organization, Conchologists of America

2.  Service to the scientific interests of Conchologists of America

3. Service to the science of Malacology as it applies to conchologists

To  submit a nomination send the name of the person and write a detailed
paragraph describing why this person deserves this award.   The COA
Board makes the final decision.

You may e-mail this information to me or any board member or request an
official nomination form from me.  In order to prepare the award, we
need this information as soon as possible.

Good shelling,

Linda