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American Association of Diabetes Educators Allene Van Son Distinguished Service Award
This Award recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the Association. AWARDA cash award of $5,000, Life Membership in AADE and a commemorative plaque will be awarded. The award will be presented at the AADE Annual Meeting & Exhibition. ELIGIBLITY•Applicant/nominee must be, for at least five years, an active member of AADE, as defined by the AADE Bylaws, at the time of submission and at the time of receipt of the award, but not a past recipient of this award.•Please include a copy of Nominee’s CV/Resume with this application.APPLICATION PROCESS•Applications must be submitted in 12pt font and as an email attachment by March 1, 2010.
For general inquiries, please email aade@aadenet.org or call (800) 338-3633. Mailing Address: American Association of Diabetes Educators 200 W. Madison Street, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606
American Association of Diabetes Educators Rising Star Award
AADE seeks to honor a diabetes educator who has less than three years of diabetes educationexperience and has demonstrated leadership and commitment in his/her practice.AWARDAward recipient will be recognized at the AADE Annual Meeting, receive a complementary registration to the Annual Meeting, will be given a one-year Active Membership, and will be recognized in AADE publication(s). Winners will also receive $300 worth of additional AADE products and services of their choice.CRITERIACandidates for the Rising Star Award may be nominated by a peer/colleague or by self-nomination. Candidates must be an AADE member who is in active practice of DSME/T with no conflict of interest.
An appropriate candidate:•Meets the needs of patients by using effective practices which may include:oInnovation and use of new approaches to DSME/ToWorking creatively in applying established scientific knowledge•Demonstrates leadership skills and/or committed service to the practice•Fosters community connectionsAPPLICATION PROCESS•Award Candidate may be nominated by a peer or colleague, or may choose to complete the application on their own (self-nominate)•The nominator/applicant must address in writing how the nominee meets the criteria stated above in 1,000 words or less (Essay)•The nominator/applicant must submit one letter of support, of not more than 500 words, from a professional colleague other than the nominator.•Include nominee’s CV or ResumeELIGIBILITY•Nominee/Applicant must be an active member of AADE, as defined by the AADE Bylaws, including at the time of submission and at the time of receipt of the award.•Applications must be submitted in MS Word format – Times New Roman 12 pt font, as an email attachment by March 1, 2010.
American Association of Diabetes Educators Innovation in Practice Award
PURPOSEThe award supports the development and /or implementation of an innovative practice, tool or approach for use in diabetes self-management education/training (DSME/T). This award is intended to advance or improve the practice of DSME/T by supporting better ways to meet patient needs, and/or resolve critical, complex problems and barriers that are faced by diabetes educators and their patients.AWARDSRecipient will receive $3,000 for development of a project and one complementary registration to AADE Annual Meeting in the subsequent year (2011) to share new tool/program with Attendees through an educational session or poster (or both).ELIGIBILITY• Applicant must be, for at least one year, an active member of AADE, as defined by the AADE Bylaws, at the time of submission and at the time of receipt of the award.• Should there be co-developers, they should also be members of AADE.Application deadline March 1, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified. For general inquiries, please email aade@aadenet.org or call (800) 338-3633. Mailing Address: American Association of Diabetes Educators 200 W. Madison Street, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606
American Association of Diabetes Educators Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award
PURPOSETo recognize an AADE chapter that has demonstrated leadership, growth, community service and support of the goals of the national organization.AWARDSThe award consists of a $1000 gift to the Chapter and a commemorative plaque. The award is generously sponsored by the BD Consumer Health Products. The award will be presented at the AADE Annual Meeting & Exhibition. ELIGIBILITY•All chapters that have been granted AADE chapter status (as defined in the AADE Bylaws), are in good standing, and have been active for at least six months prior to the application deadline are eligible. •Chapters that have won this award within the last two years are ineligible.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS•Application must be made by a chapter officer.•If applying for the Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award, a representative of the chapter will be required to make a brief presentation at the Annual Meeting Chapter Sharing Session.•Application should reflect activities from January 2009 through December 2009.•Application must include the Chapter’s Mission and Vision.•Applications must be submitted in MS Word – Times New Roman 12pt font as an email attachment by March 1, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified.
2010 Diabetes Educator of the Year Award
PURPOSETo recognize a diabetes educator who has made a special contribution to diabetes education through dedication and innovation in the daily practice of patient care. The Diabetes Educator of the Year will act as an “Ambassador” for AADE and should be someone who is considered a role model by their peers and colleagues. In the their role as AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year, the winner will travel to Chapter Meetings and other AADE functions to give a presentation on a topic related to Diabetes Education of which they are passionate about.AWARD•The first and second runners up will each receive a $1,500 travel grant to attend the AADE Annual Meeting and a commemorative plaque. The award will be presented at the AADE Annual Meeting & Exhibition.•The DEOY will receive:•$5,000 cash award•$10,000 travel grant administered by AADE•The winner will be expected to travel and present a program regarding their expertise or special interest, to 6-10 Chapter Meetings throughout the USA during their term as Diabetes Educator of the Year. Applicant must be willing and able to participate in the travel aspect of this award. Additionally, winner will need to develop a program that will be presented at Chapter Meetings for CE credit. The winner will work with AADE Content Development Department to design a program that meets accreditation standards. If this application is being submitted by a peer or colleague, the nominator must be reasonably certain that the nominee will be willing and able to fulfill these requirements. ELIGIBILITY•Applicant must be, for at least five years, an active member of AADE, as defined by the AADE Bylaws, at the time of submission and at the time of receipt of the award, but not a member of the Awards Review Group or a past recipient of this award.•At the time of the application submission, the candidate must be a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) for at least three (3) years.•Candidate must make himself/herself available for a phone interview with the Committee on a specified date.•Applications must be submitted in 12pt font and as an email attachment by March 1, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified. •Please include a curriculum vitae/resume with your application. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS•Any member of AADE may nominate herself/himself •A brief description of candidate’s performance must be given as it relates to the qualities/attributes of a diabetes educator. Each candidate must:oContribute to diabetes education through patient care in an outstanding, unique fashionoPerform in a committed and dedicated manneroConsistently meet the physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of patients and familiesoUse innovative methods and ideas in her/his approach to planning the care of patientsoEffectively communicate with patients and familiesoServe as a role model to the diabetes education communityoCreate an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust with patients, families and fellow professionalsoEstablish an environment where learning has proven effective•Letters of support showing evidence of the candidate’s effectiveness should include concrete examples of the candidate’s qualities/attributes as listed above and on the accompanying entry form. It is unlikely that any single candidate would possess all qualities/attributes listed. This requirement can be met with two letters written by an employer and/or peers or written recommendations from patients under the candidate’s care. •Include a curriculum vitae/resume with application
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Community Pharmacy Faculty Award
The NACDS Foundation recognizes the important role that community pharmacy faculty play in preparing students for careers as healthcare providers in community pharmacy, as well as advancing the practice of community pharmacy. The NACDS Foundation, with support from Wyeth, established an award to recognize a pharmacy school faculty member (full time or shared faculty) who has made significant contributions to the practice of community pharmacy through innovations in patient care. These contributions may be in the form of sustained exemplary service to help advance patient care through community pharmacy, a single outstanding achievement, or a combination of accomplishments that have advanced patient care through community pharmacy practice. The award will be presented annually at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. Nature of the AwardThe faculty member honored as the awardee will receive a $5,000 stipend awarded to the recipient’s academic institution, to fund a current or future project in the recipient’s area of community pharmacy practice. The recipient will receive round trip, coach class airfare, two nights lodging, and complimentary registration to attend the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference where the recipient will be publicly recognized and provide remarks during an award presentation. Eligibility Criteria Criteria for the award are as follows: Nominee must hold a full-time faculty appointment to an accredited U.S. college or school of pharmacy or a shared faculty position with a college or school of pharmacy and a community pharmacy. Nominee must be an advocate for community pharmacy in the campus community. First-place award winners from previous years are not eligible to apply. Nomination Process The nomination for this award may be from a dean, department head, colleague, student, community practitioner, or a self-nomination. The deadline for application materials is March 1, 2010.
Nominators are required to submit the following: A separate narrative statement including detailed descriptions, of the following: The nominee’s contributions to the advancement of community pharmacy through innovative patient care service. The nominee’s achievements, teaching methods, and measures of success in educating pharmacy students about community pharmacy and patient care related subjects. The nominee’s teaching philosophy and professional goals to advance community pharmacy practice for patient care. Specific accomplishments where the nominee positively impacted patient care through the practice of community pharmacy, either directly or indirectly. Biosketch: Please visit the NIH website for an example of an appropriate biosketch. One letter of recommendation from department head or dean of the college or school of pharmacy. At least one letter of recommendation from a pharmacy student enrolled in the college or school of pharmacy addressing the following questions. How has the nominee made an impact on you in regards to patient care via community pharmacy practice? Describe how the nominee’s teaching methods enhance your education about community pharmacy practice advancing patient care. Why does the nominee deserve this award? One letter of recommendation from a community pharmacy. This letter may be from the staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, district manager, regional manager, or corporate office. Please send all application materials in a completed packet to: NACDS Foundation c/o Faculty Award Selection Committee 413 North Lee Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Selection Process A team of reviewers including NACDS and NACDS Foundation representatives, and representatives from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) will review the applications and select the winner. All nominators will be notified as to the status of their application via email or mail no later than June 1 annually. Questions Contact Sarah Sneeringer at ssneeringer@nacds.org or (703) 837-4278
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award annually honors a medical school faculty physician (MD or DO degree) who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students. The nominee must also possess the desirable personal qualities necessary to the practice of patient-centered medicine by teaching ethics, empathy, and service by example. The award is administered through the Organization of Student Representatives. The goal of the award is to emphasize, reinforce, and enhance the importance of humanistic qualities among medical school students and faculty. The presence of a caring, compassionate, and collaborative learning environment serves as positive reinforcement to prospective physicians of the desirability of such qualities in the doctor-patient relationship. Selection Criteria The criteria employed in the selection of the award recipient will include the assessment of his/her professional and personal skills, personal attributes, and professional and academic activities that provide evidence of the following qualities and characteristics: Positive mentoring skills Involvement in community service Compassion/sensitivity Collaboration with students and patients Modeling ethics of the profession Written nominations must provide evidence and documentation of the nominee's embodiment of these qualities and characteristics. Nominations should also include academic, mentoring, advising, and counseling activities as well as specific examples of community service that demonstrate the nominee's effectiveness in role modeling the importance of these qualities to students, patients and faculty. Each medical school will have the opportunity to nominate one physician faculty member (MD or DO degree). The nomination process will be conducted and supervised by the Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) in each medical school. The OSR representative will be responsible for distributing information to students within his/her institution by announcing the nomination process and describing the selection criteria. The OSR representative will appoint an institutional selection committee composed of medical student representatives of each of the four years of medical study. Upon completion of the selection process, the Dean of Student Affairs will be required to sign off on the institution's nominee. The OSR representative will notify the nominee of the award nomination. The award selection committee is comprised of a maximum of six OSR Administrative Board members. AAMC staff serve as advisors to the selection committee. The selection committee will meet during the summer to select the national award recipient. The Calendar Institutional nominations will be due for submission (sent via regular mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. or e-mail) no later than close of business (5PM EST) Monday, May 3, 2010. Faxed nominations will not be accepted. The selection process will be completed by August 2010. The award recipient will be notified at the time of selection. All nominees for the award will be notified of the recipient and status prior to the AAMC Annual Meeting. The 2010 national award recipient will be announced and honored during the 2010 AAMC Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Award The recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award will be honored at an awards dinner held during the 2010 AAMC Annual Meeting and will be invited to speak to the Organization of Student Representatives about the importance of humanism in medicine. The award recipient will receive a grant of $5,000, and $1,000 will be donated to the nominating institution's OSR interest group in support of OSR-related activities. For more information, contact: Ally Anderson, M.A. Director, Student and Community Service Programs Student Affairs and Programs Association of American Medical Colleges 2450 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037-1127 aanderson@aamc.org 202-828-0682
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Carole DeMille Achievement Award
Purpose: Carole DeMille was a pioneer in the development of the role of the infection control professional. A founder of National APIC, Carole served as its President and Board Chair, as well as the initiator of the APIC-New England Chapter. She became an internationally recognized authority in the developing field of hospital infection control. Her contributions to the field of infection control and to improved patient care will live far beyond her death in 1979. Carole was known for her reverence of the past, vision of the future, and optimistic approach to present day realities. Many adjectives have been used to describe Carole, e.g., creative, charismatic, friendly, tireless and finally as one who stood firmly behind her ideals. It is in her honor, and to perpetuate her ideals, that this award was established in 1980. Award: The recipient receives a commemorative plaque, a check for $1,000 and complimentary registration and transportation to APIC's 2010 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. Selection Criteria: The candidate must be: A professional actively involved in infection control. An APIC member for the year of nomination as well as the year of the award. A professional who promotes and advances the goals of APIC. The candidate is to satisfy several subjective criteria including the following: Demonstration of the ideals of Carole DeMille, including a knowledge of the present and a vision of the future. Evidence of contributions to the field of IC (publications, presentations, community involvement, research.) Demonstration of expertise in infection control. National Officers, Board of Directors, Members of the Nominating Committee, and the Annual Conference Committee will not be eligible for award nomination during their term of service. Current candidates for the APIC Board of Directors are also ineligible for nomination.
Sponsored by: The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Application Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2009
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. 1275 K St., NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC, 20005-4006 (p) 202.789.1890 (f) 202.789.1899
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Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship Program
The ASSE Foundation is pleased to offer the Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship Program at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in Hopkinton, MA. Visit them at http://www.libertymutualgroup.com/researchinstitute< Applications for Summer 2010 are due February 1, 2010. PROGRAM GOALSTo encourage research activity in the field of safety; To familiarize graduate students, faculty members and other researchers with current research projects and up-to-date research models and applications to expand the body of knowledge; To stimulate and enhance graduate students, faculty members and other researchers’ understanding of safety research; To provide a forum for linking safety professionals, industry needs, and quality research programs; and To lay the groundwork for graduate students and faculty members to pursue safety/health applied research projects of their choice.
REQUIREMENTS Fellows must be United States citizens or permanent residents; Fellows must possess a Ph.D. degree, or be working towards a masters or Ph.D.; Preference will be given to applicants holding appointments or enrolled in a department with an ABET accredited safety program.
Note: Members of the American Society of Safety Engineers will receive special consideration. The ASSE Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, national origin, or physical disability. AVAILABILITYFellows will spend four to six weeks during the summer of 2010 at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in Hopkinton, MA, at a mutually agreeable time (arranged between the Fellow and the Director of the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety after the awarding of the fellowship).
Note: Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Chien-Chi (Max) Chang at Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (Chien-Chi.Chang@LibertyMutual.com) to explore potential projects that would be aligned with Institute research scientists’ goals and program interests. STIPEND/RESOURCESFellows will receive a stipend from the ASSE Foundation ($2,000 for the first week and $1,500/week thereafter to cover expenses). Expenses include transportation to and fromthe Fellow's home to Hopkinton, MA, room and board, rental car as needed and other miscellaneous expenses. Total stipend will not exceed $9,500 per fellow (for a six-week stay).
Fellows will also receive reasonable access to current research projects, systems, equipment, researchers, and other resources as necessary upon execution of a Confidentiality Agreement with the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety.
FINAL REPORT Within eight weeks of the end of the time at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, the Fellows will write: Either an 800 word article for the ASSE Foundation Advocate explaining the results of the research, or an article for the Professional Safety Journal on the results of the safety research project and If appropriate, an outline for a proposal for a grant request (to an outside agency) for continuing the research as an on-going Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety research project.
Note: No written document produced by the Fellows as a result of this fellowship shall in any way be a representation of the views of the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety or the ASSE Foundation. The production of such a document as a result of the fellowship will not in any way represent an endorsement by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety or the ASSE Foundation. COPYRIGHT/PROPERTY RIGHTSThe ASSE Foundation will retain copyright or property rights on all works produced as a direct result of these fellowships. CONFIDENTIALITYThe Fellows must acknowledge and agree that they may have access to proprietary, confidential information, books, materials, and audio-visual works of the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and of other third parties, including, but not limited to, information or intellectual property of third parties licensed to the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. The Fellows agree that all such information, books, materials, audio-visual works and intellectual property shall be held in the strictest confidence, that they shall not reveal the same to any third parties, nor shall they make or retain any copies thereof upon termination of the Agreement, except as specifically agreed by the parties hereto in writing.
The Fellows acknowledge and agree that the foregoing obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination or expiration of this Fellowship.
TERMINATION POLICYASSE Foundation and the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety each reserve the right to terminate or change the terms of its respective participation in the future if one party determines that the Fellows topics of interest detract in any way from the focus of the collaboration. SELECTION COMMITTEEThe final selection of the Fellows will be made by the ASSE Foundation Research Committee and two members from the ASSE Foundation Board of Trustees. The committee will obtain comments regarding the scientific merit of each fellowship proposal from peer reviewers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety who are unaffiliated with the proposed work. The committee will favor applied safety/health research projects that have broad, mainstream appeal to the general membership of ASSE.
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2010 American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation Professional Development Grant Program
Gulf Coast Chapter Professional Development Grant – NEW AWARD Various awards up to a total of $1,000 per year Provides financial assistance to ASSE members who wish to advance their education through ASSE Certification Preparation Workshops (ASP, CSP), ASSE Professional Development Seminars or Symposia or the ASSE Professional Development Conference. Also includes BCSP certification fees including application fee and exam fee. Gulf Coast Chapter members and Region III members will have priority on this award (in that order). Terrance M. Hennessy Professional Development Grant Various awards up to $5,000 per year Provides financial assistance to safety professionals who wish to advance their education through ASSE Certification Preparation Workshops (ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST), ASSE Professional Development Seminars or Symposia or the ASSE Professional Development Conference. Also includes BCSP certification fees including the U.S. application fee and the exam fee. Priority will be given to ASSE members and to those working towards their ASP and CSP. Medina Professional Development Grant Various awards @$650+ each up to a total of $3,000 per year Provides financial assistance to ASSE members who wish to advance their education through ASSE Certification Preparation Workshops (ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST), ASSE Professional Development Seminars or Symposia or the ASSE Professional Development Conference. Also includes BCSP certification fees including application fee and exam fee. Thomas & Dorothy Reilly Professional Development Grant Two awards up to a total of $1,000 per year Provides financial assistance to ASSE members who wish to advance their education through ASSE Certification Preparation Workshops (ASP, CSP), ASSE Professional Development Seminars or Symposia or the ASSE Professional Development Conference. Also includes BCSP certification fees including application fee and exam fee and college coursework as it relates to the SH&E profession. Delmar E. Tally Professional Development Grant Various awards @ $500-$800 each up to a total of $4,000 per year Provides financial assistance to ASSE members who wish to advance their education through recognized safety certification courses, professional development seminars, educational conferences or college coursework. Texas Safety Foundation Professional Development Grant Various awards up to a total of $2,500 per year Provides financial assistance to full-time safety professionals seeking certification in recognized safety certification courses such as ASP, CSP, OHST, CHST, CHMM. ASSE membership is not required. Filing deadline December 1, 2009. All applications will be reviewed by the ASSE Foundation Scholarship Award & Selection Committee. Winner’s names will be posted on the Foundation's website on or around April 1, 2010. If you have any questions, please submit via e-mail to agabanski@asse.org. No phone calls please.
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