Award of Excellence
Varian has long been, and continues to be, a supporter of the AAMD. In 2007 Varian informed the AAMD of a change in their corporate policy. They were no longer making individual monetary awards which did not have a direct educational association. This change in underwriting the honorarium compelled the AAMD Board to change the name of the award to the AAMD Award of Excellence as well as fully fund the standing honorarium.
Historical List of Award Winners
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Varian Award of Excellence |
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 |
Ray Garcia
David Robinson
Mona Weller
Carol Ann Schneider
Carolyn Dicker
Robin Famiglietti
Jan Jensen
Mary Hare |
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AAMD Award of Excellence |
| 2007 |
Keith Moore |
AAMD Award of Excellence (Process)
The AAMD Award of Excellence and its predecessor, the "Varian/AAMD Award of Excellence", were established to recognize individuals and their significant accomplishments in the field of Medical Dosimetry. One winner each year will be selected from a field of nominees for this award. The award will be presented to the selected individual at the AAMD Annual Meeting. The award is for $2500 and a crystal trophy.
Nomination:
Nominations for this award are to be submitted no later than November 1st for the coming Annual Meeting. Nominations can be made by any member of the AAMD. Nominations are sent to the Selection Committee Chairperson via a written nomination received by email or letter. Nominated individuals will be asked to submit a CV by December 1st of that year. The addresses to submit a nomination are posted on the AAMD website and published in the AAMD Journal. A nominee will remain a candidate for the award for the next 2 years. The nominations will then be forwarded to the Selection Committee for review. The Selection Committee will convene a conference call (if necessary) by January 15th to select a winner. The Award Chairperson will then notify the award winner which will be followed by a letter from the AAMD President. Nominated individuals who are not selected to receive the award will be notified by the Committee Chairperson by January 30th.
Selection Committee:
The Selection Committee is comprised of 3 former award winners as well as an MDCB liaison, an AAPM liaison and a JRCERT representative. The former award winners will be on the Committee in 3 year increments. Previous award recipients can nominate a candidate but will be disqualified from the Selection Committee that year.
Criteria for Recognition:
AAMD member in good standing for at least 5 years.
Significant contribution to the field of Medical Dosimetry as demonstrated by any/all of the following:
- AAMD Committee Service
- AAMD Board of Director position
- Publication of articles pertaining to the field
- Legislative efforts on behalf of the profession
- Lectures at local/regional/national meetings
- Research activities within the profession
- Outstanding years of clinical service - 10 years or more
- An educator in a recognized Dosimetry Program
- Significant professional accomplishments in the Radiation Oncology field
Post Selection Process:
Once the recipient is selected, the Award Chairperson will write an announcement for the AAMD Journal. The Award Committee Chairperson and the award recipient will verify this announcement for accuracy. The announcement is due to the publisher by April 10th for publication in the summer issue of the AAMD Journal. In addition, notification will be sent to the Awards Committee (for crystal order and engraving), to the Annual Meeting Chairpersons, and the AAMD President/Treasurer to disperse the award monies.
Award Presentation:
The AAMD Award of Excellence will be presented during the membership luncheon at the AAMD Annual Meeting. The recipient will provide the Award Chairperson/AAMD President with biographical information that will be used during the award presentation. If the recipient is unable to attend, their designated representative will accept the award.
If you have questions or comments, please contact:
Karol Wynn
karolwynn@comcast.net
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