The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network would like to invite you to nominate the 2009 Paul Ramsey Award winner.

The award honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to the bioethics discussion and are actively engaged in society; facing the challenges of the 21st century, profoundly defending the dignity of humankind, and enthusiastically embracing ethical biotechnology for the human good. The Ramsey Award is given to those who have demonstrated exemplary achievement in the field of bioethics.

The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network would like to invite you to nominate the 2009 Paul Ramsey Award winner.

The award honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to the bioethics discussion and are actively engaged in society; facing the challenges of the 21st century, profoundly defending the dignity of humankind, and enthusiastically embracing ethical biotechnology for the human good. The Ramsey Award is given to those who have demonstrated exemplary achievement in the field of bioethics.

Do you have someone in mind? Make your nominations today. Tell us why you think your nominee should receive this award and our Paul Ramsey Nomination Committee will consider your entry.

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Nominations for the Ramsey Award close on October 30, 2008. The winner will be announced in December 2008.

The 2004 recipient was Edmund Pellegrino who now Chairs the President’s Council on Bioethics. The 2005 recipient was Germain Grisez author of Beyond Morality: The Responsibilities of Freedom . The 2006 recipient was John M. Finnis who is credited with the revival of natural law ethics in the secular academy. the 2008 recipient was William E. May , Professor of Moral Theology at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. And most recently, Albert S. Moraczewski, received the 2008 Ramsey Award. Fr. Moraczewski was President Emeritus and Distinguished Scholar in residence at the National Catholic Bioethics Center.

Who is Paul Ramsey? Ramsey is regarded by many as one of the most important ethicists of the twentieth century. He was a distinguished writer on bioethics a generation ago, and served as Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion, Princeton University. Ramsey shines as an almost lone beacon in the general darkness of academic bioethics, since his commitment to the sanctity and dignity of human life was paramount.

Please visit our updated Paul Ramsey page and make a nomination.

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