Awards Received
Dr. Guthrie was recognized with many awards during his career, and continues to be recognized for his achievements: at the AAMR conference in May 1999 he was named one of the 36 Greatest Contributors to the Field of Mental Retardation in the past century!
May 23, 1962
Erie County Chapter, Association for Retarded Citizens Award for Science and Service
December 8, 1962
Welfare League Plaque
November 15, 1963
Education Service Award, Williamsville Schools
May 15, 1965
Willowbrook, NY
May 26, 1965
Olean, NY - Key to the City
May 26, 1965
Cattaraugus County American Legion Award
1965
Advertising Women of Buffalo
October 18, 1965
Kimble Methodology Award
May 26, 1970
American Association on Mental Deficiency Science Award
1972
Mill Middle School dedicated to R. Guthrie
1975
Exceptional Children's Foundation Award, Los Angeles, CA
May 2, 1977
President's Committee on Mental Retardation Award
May 10, 1977
People Inc.
1981
University of Auckland Department of Community Health
1982
American Academy on Mental Retardation - 5th Annual Career Research Scientist Award
1982
President's Committee on Mental Retardation Prevention Forum
October 22, 1983
New York State Association for Retarded Children Award
1983
Association for Retarded Citizens - USA Distinguished Award
October 1985
American Association on Mental Deficiency - Region 10 Townsend Award
September 9, 1985
Governor's Citation
1983
Bethesda Lutheran Home - Pool of Bethesda Award
1984
Dean Stockton Kimball Award (from medical school)
June 21, 1985
March of Dimes, Buffalo and Erie County
1986
Kinsmen Club of Ft. Erie
November 17, 1986
Joseph Kennedy International Award
1986
PKU Parents of Western New York
1987
Niagara County Association for Retarded Citizens Rainbow Opportunities Award
February 11, 1987
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
October 22, 1987
Diocesan Council for Persons with Disabilities
1987
Chancellor's Metal
1988
Erie County Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
1988
Lions Club of Milan, Italy
1990
The Robert Guthrie Award from the Developmental Disabilities Prevention Program
1990
Weisman Award
September 27, 1991
Biochemical Genetics Lab Dedicated to R. Guthrie
September 27, 1991
Robert Guthrie Fellowship in Biochemical Genetics
April 24, 1995
The Heritage Oak Foundation Founders' Award
May 23, 1962
Erie County Chapter, Association for Retarded Citizens Award for Science and Service
December 8, 1962
Welfare League Plaque
November 15, 1963
Education Service Award, Williamsville Schools
May 15, 1965
Willowbrook, NY
May 26, 1965
Olean, NY - Key to the City
May 26, 1965
Cattaraugus County American Legion Award
1965
Advertising Women of Buffalo
October 18, 1965
Kimble Methodology Award
May 26, 1970
American Association on Mental Deficiency Science Award
1972
Mill Middle School dedicated to R. Guthrie
1975
Exceptional Children's Foundation Award, Los Angeles, CA
May 2, 1977
President's Committee on Mental Retardation Award
May 10, 1977
People Inc.
1981
University of Auckland Department of Community Health
1982
American Academy on Mental Retardation - 5th Annual Career Research Scientist Award
1982
President's Committee on Mental Retardation Prevention Forum
October 22, 1983
New York State Association for Retarded Children Award
1983
Association for Retarded Citizens - USA Distinguished Award
October 1985
American Association on Mental Deficiency - Region 10 Townsend Award
September 9, 1985
Governor's Citation
1983
Bethesda Lutheran Home - Pool of Bethesda Award
1984
Dean Stockton Kimball Award (from medical school)
June 21, 1985
March of Dimes, Buffalo and Erie County
1986
Kinsmen Club of Ft. Erie
November 17, 1986
Joseph Kennedy International Award
1986
PKU Parents of Western New York
1987
Niagara County Association for Retarded Citizens Rainbow Opportunities Award
February 11, 1987
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
October 22, 1987
Diocesan Council for Persons with Disabilities
1987
Chancellor's Metal
1988
Erie County Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
1988
Lions Club of Milan, Italy
1990
The Robert Guthrie Award from the Developmental Disabilities Prevention Program
1990
Weisman Award
September 27, 1991
Biochemical Genetics Lab Dedicated to R. Guthrie
September 27, 1991
Robert Guthrie Fellowship in Biochemical Genetics
April 24, 1995
The Heritage Oak Foundation Founders' Award