WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced a distinguished panel of judges who will evaluate nominations for The Biotech Humanitarian Award and select the 2010 Honoree. BIO created the Award to recognize an everyday hero who has helped to heal, fuel and feed the planet through their work in the broad biotech arena. Nominations for the Award will be accepted online through the January 31, 2010 deadline.