This is a reminder regarding the approaching online Nomination deadlines for two national science competitions sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, a Federal government agency. Nominations are being sought for four Agriscience Awards and four Life Sciences Awards to be presented in July 2013 in Washington, D.C. A copy of each Award's Call for Nominations is attached.The Agriscience Awards and Life Sciences Awards competitions each have components for a scientist; a high school educator; and two high school students.

Nominations are accepted online only. Deadlines and websites are as follows:

• Agriscience Awards: January 29, 2013 at: www.agriscienceawards.com
• Life Sciences Awards: February 12, 2013 at: www.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org

Questions: contact Judi Shellenberger, Executive Director of the Foundation, at: (315) 258-0090 or email: judithmscolumbus@cs.com.