Nominations remain open for the 2026 Links Lecture awardee until March 1, 2026. A key aspect of this award is the awardee's lecture, which is an opportunity to share their vision for innovating official statistics with a broad audience. The selected person will present a virtual lecture dealing with forward-looking issues such as use of administrative records and alternative data sources; record linkage; blended estimation techniques; and associated issues such as privacy, confidentiality, researcher access, and reproducibility of results. The award comes with a modest honorarium.
Submit your nomination here: Links Lecture Award Nomination Form. Completed nomination applications include a nominating letter, a supporting letter, and a current CV. Self-nomination is allowed. The selected candidate must have demonstrated contributions to the advancement of official statistics, a compelling vision for further progress, and the ability to share their vision through an inspiring and engaging lecture.
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Jenny Thompson
2026 Links Lecture Committee Chair
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