William J. Gies Foundation Award in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Purpose: Encourage educators in the specialty and recognize them through an annual award.
Criteria: Distinguished achievement in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Eligibility: A past or present fellow/member of the AAOMS. Members of the Board of Trustees are not eligible for nomination for a period of five years after completion of their term.
Selection: Any fellow/member or substructure* of the AAOMS may make nominations. Nominations in writing and accompanied by a current curriculum vitae with bibliography and proper supporting documentation shall be submitted to the Awards Nominating Committee by January 31 annually.
The Awards Nominating Committee shall determine three nominees for the award for submission to the Board of Trustees, in order of preference.
The Board of Trustees may verify the recommendations of the Awards Nominating Committee and may change the order of preference. If the Board of Trustees rejects a nominee, a new one must be obtained from the Awards Nominating Committee.
The second and third nominees on the slate shall automatically be included on the list of nominations considered by the committee for three succeeding years. If these individuals do not receive the award within this time period, they shall be dropped from the list of automatic nominees.
Award: A plaque, $200 and a certificate provided by the William J. Gies Foundation.
When given: Each year at the AAOMS annual meeting.
Compensation: Waiver of the annual meeting registration fee at which the award is presented.
The annual deadline is December 31.
Submit your nomination form to:
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
AAOMS Awards Nominating Committee
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701
or fax to: 847-678-4302
