Ulie's great passion and talent was thinking creatively about how new science could be most effectively applied to solving the problems of wildlife conservation. His contributions were amplified many times by his ability to recognize, encourage, and collaborate with others who also were making innovative contributions. Fittingly, the IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) has chosen to honor Ulie by creating the Ulysses S. Seal Award for Innovation in Conservation. Each year, the CBSG will consider nominations for this award. All members of CBSG are invited to submit nominations to the CBSG office by way of email or post. Nominations should describe concisely how the person exemplifies innovation in applying science to conservation. The nominee's contributions need not have been through work connected with the CBSG, but should reflect the CBSG's values of creative thinking that improves conservation action. Nominees must be living individuals. A committee appointed by the CBSG Chair will review all nominations. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has developed a medal to recognize the recipients of the Ulysses S. Seal award. The award will be presented at the annual meeting of the CBSG. Funds will be provided to sponsor the travel of the award recipient to the meeting. For more information, see the following website: < http://www.cbsg.org>.