American Society of Hypertension 2009 ASH Distinguished Scientist Award
One ASH Distinguished Scientist Award is given each year depending on the field to which the award recipient has made his or her contribution. The purpose of the ASH Distinguished Scientist Award is to honor a scientist or physician for outstanding achievements in the field of hypertension. The award recipient receives a framed certificate and a $10,000 honorarium. The awardee is also requested to present a 30- minute lecture during the awards session at the ASH Annual Meeting and will receive complimentary registration and reimbursement for travel expenses and hotel accommodations. Sponsors who wish to have their candidates nominated for an award must be current ASH members and provide the following information: Complete name, address, phone, and fax numbers of the nominee A signed letter of nomination from the sponsor and at least one additional supporting letter. The letters should clearly articulate the major contributions of the nominee to the field of hypertension. A current curriculum vitae of candidate. The deadline to apply for the 2009 award is December 3, 2008. A candidate may be nominated by one or more different individuals within the same year. Previous winners of the ASH Distinguished Scientist Award and members of the ASH Scientific Awards Committee are not eligble for nomination. The Awards Committee will assess the candidates’ overall scientific contributions and their impact on the field of hypertension.
For more information, please contact: Amy Mason Associate Manager, Scientific Meetings and CME American Society of Hypertension 148 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212.696.9099 Fax: 212.696.0711 E-mail: awards@ash-us.org
