BARNES MENTOR AWARD
About the Award
| The 2010 Frank Barnes Mentor Award was awarded to Thomas Picone, Ph.D.,Read more... |
One of the essential values of the Licensing Executives Society is the spirit of mentorship. The Frank Barnes Award was established in 2000 by a group of Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada) Inc., members to memorialize Frank Barnes’ vast contributions to the field of licensing through mentorship.
Each year at the LES (USA & Canada), Annual Meeting, the Frank Barnes Award and a $500 honorarium are presented to an LES member who, like Mr. Barnes, has dedicated considerable time and energy to mentoring fellow licensing professionals.
2011 Recipient
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| Pictured are (l to r): Bill Mattson, Chair of the Frank Barnes Mentor Award Nominating Committee 2011 Frank Barnes Mentor Award Recipient, Richard Razgaitis, Ph.D. LES Member, Brian Oliver |
Now in its 11th year, the Frank Barnes Mentor Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of licensing through their professional mentorship.
"Richard Razgaitis was selected unanimously as the 2011 recipient of the Frank Barnes Award as it was clear that he embodies the elements of a great mentor -- willingness to listen, encourage, teach, provide experiences, and stretch thinking," said Bill Mattson, Chair of the Frank Barnes Mentor Award Nominating Committee. "His service to LES is legendary."
About Frank Barnes
Frank Barnes, Corporate Vice President for Abbott Labs, passed away in June 2000 after a long fight with cancer. Frank's contributions to Abbott through his in-licensing prowess are legendary, earning the company billions of dollars annually.
Aside from his financial impact for Abbott, Frank was known throughout the pharmaceutical industry as one of the ‘Deans of Pharma Licensing’. An early supporter of LES (USA & Canada), Frank mentored dozens of licensing executives who continue to make huge contributions throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, his legacy lives on.
Past Winners
- 2010 - Thomas Picone, Ph.D., CLP, Merck
- 2009 - Dr. Catherine Angell Sohn, CLP, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer
Healthcare - 2008 - Marvin C. Guthrie, CLP, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein
- 2007 - E.B. (Ted) Cross, Canadian Innovation Centre and E.B. Cross & Company
- 2006 - Dr. Julius Vida, VIDA International Pharmaceutical Consultants
- 2005 - Louis P. Berneman, Texelerate
- 2004 - James Foley, Vice President, Japan International, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- 2003 - Arlene Morris, President & CEO, Affymax, Inc.
- 2002 - Jack Anthony, Vice President, Saegis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 2001 - Herman (Hank) Weisman, President, Weisman & Associates, Inc.
Nominate a Mentor
Please send your nomination, along with a one-page summary as to why he/she is deserving to: Michael Lee, LES Vice President, Member Engagement, mlee@skgf.com; (202) 772-8674.
Award Criteria
- An LES member from any sector;
- A significant part of the career of the person must be dedicated to the field of licensing; and
- The person must have mentored multiple Licensing Executives.
How to Contribute
If you and/or your firm would like to contribute to the award, please do so in the name of "LES - Frank Barnes Mentor Award", and mail to: Frank Barnes Mentor Award, Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc., 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 280, Alexandria, VA 22314.
