Ever since I was so pleasantly surprised by the letter from Professor Davison that told me about the Committee's decision, it has been natural for me to ponder the rationale of Awards like this. I cannot think that a Society so concerned with righteous standards should perpetuate this Award to encourage young biochemists to vanity rather than productive work. I am sure that it is meant to have a more positive influence and I would like to say first what it means to me.
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