The Society of Toxicology is committed to increasing awareness of and appreciation for the important role of toxicology to human health and disease prevention. To demonstrate this commitment, the SOT Translational/Bridging Awards will be given annually to assist with travel to the SOT Annual Meeting. The SOT Awards Committee offers this award to either a mid- or senior-level scientist or clinician, with at least ten years postdoctoral research or clinical practice experience and who has an active research program, or currently is active either in the practice of clinical toxicology, medical toxicology, disease prevention, or in the application of translational toxicology. The importance of this award is described in a Communnique article by 2012 recipient Xuemei Huang. This award consists of a plaque that is presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony, a cash stipend, and a complimentary registration for the SOT Annual Meeting at which the award is given.