The Mensa Lifetime Achievement Award This award is presented by the Research Review Committee in recognition of a lifetime of contributions to the field of intelligence and related subjects. Requirements include: - An exceptional body of work in research, theory, or other scholarly work by a living person over a period of not less than 15 years. Winners may be educators and/or practitioners in the fields of giftedness, brain function, human intelligence, creativity, or intelligence testing. - The body of work should have contributed significantly in unique or innovative findings, theoretical constructs, educational approaches or practices, and/or have made exceptional practical application(s) of others' research. - The body of work may be represented by a single highly significant book; a minimum of five publications as primary author in refereed academic journals; a minimum of eight publications as a secondary author in refereed academic journals; significant contributions as a presenter at professional conferences; or any combination thereof. Winners receive a $1,000 honorarium and a commemorative plaque and medal. Current Winner | Past Winners