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- The Jack Ward Memorial Film Award consists of (U.S.) $250 plus a certificate for a superior, non- commercial film or videotape in animal behavior presented at an annual meeting of the ABS. Semifinalists receive a certificate of recognition. Non-commercial: made by an individual largely associated with animal behavior from a teaching, research, and/or applied perspective; the assistance of professional photographers or a university media/photography department is allowed, but the film must be made primarily for educational/research purposes and not with the major goal of grossing an income for the individual or the professional photographers. Typically, it is the individual who initiates the film's production. The award need not be presented annually. (Enacted at 1984 E.C. meetings; revised at 2000 E.C. meetings.)
- The Animal Behavior Society will present a plaque for the best commercial film in animal behavior presented at an annual meeting of the ABS. Semifinalists will receive a certificate of recognition. Commercial: Made by professional photographers/filmmakers with the express purpose of grossing a net profit; the film is promoted through extensive advertising and may be shown on national television as part of an ongoing series (example: National Geographic serials, Oxford films). Various scientists may or may not be used as consulting experts, but typically the scientist is not the individual initiating production of the film. The award need not be present annually. (Enacted at 1984 E.C. meetings.)
- Receipt of either award carries the privilege of listing the award in promotional advertising for the winning films. (Enacted at 1989 E.C. meetings.)
