The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), through its International Relations Committee, seeks to promote growth of mammalogy in Latin America along with encouragement of connections between ASM members and Latin American mammalogists. In that spirit, ASM offers the Carol and Jim Patton Awards to one outstanding graduate student from each of the affiliated mammal societies in Latin America. Each award is funded by a generous gift from Carol and Jim Patton, who value the importance of supporting young mammalogists in Latin America. It is the responsibility of each participating Latin American mammal society, at the time of the society’s regular meeting, to provide the ASM International Relations Committee with the na