By signing this petition, I am nominating audiologist, Ron Leavitt for the Samuel F. Lybarger Award for achievements in Industry. The Samuel F. Lybarger Award is awarded to those who have significant achievements in research, engineering or teaching within the field of hearing. This award is given to those who have expanded beyond the contributions to their company’s services or products and served to have a significant impact on the understanding of normal or disordered auditory systems.