ELIGIBILITY

This is awarded to a nominee who has been a regular member in good standing for five (5) years and whose activities are consistent with aims, objectives and bylaws of the Society. Most of the nominee's activities and body of work must have taken place in Canada.

CRITERIA

Research and Clinical Activities

1. Recognized as an innovator and scholar by peers - this should be proven by other scientific awards and invitations to participate in scholarly activities, such as symposia or workshops.
2. Applied experimental and clinical results to the benefit of society.
3. Shared research and clinical experience willingly with other members of the medical and scientific community through different activities, such as offering expert advice, demonstrating new techniques, etc.
4. Conveyed his/her original research and clinical results lucidly and in a timely manner to his/her peers via journals and scientific meetings.
   

Administration and Leadership

1. Provided service to the field, such as organization of meetings, participation in international, national, provincial public advisory groups, communication with lay support groups, public relations, and related activities.
2. Participated actively in professional societies and/or associations.
3. Acted as editor or in another capacity (i.e. reviewer) in scholarly publications.
4. Taught students of various levels and/or helped to develop and provide CME/CPD.

Call for Nominations

There will be a formal call for nominations every year with a closing date of May 15th.

NOMINATION PROCESS

The nominator and the seconder must be CFAS members in good standing and must provide the following:

• A brief summary, biography or résumé about the candidate.
• An up-to-date CV of the nominee.
• Evidence of the candidate's outstanding commitment to his/her professional activities and community in the form of testimonials, evaluations, assessments, descriptive materials and/or other documents.
• Letters of support from colleagues and the public may be included.
• A completed nomination form.

The completed nomination form must be sent to the CFAS office and will be valid for two (2) years.


Selection

Nominations will be submitted to the Awards Committee, who will meet five (5) months before the Annual Meeting. The Awards Committee will submit a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The decision of the Board is final, and the Board reserves the right to grant no award in a given year if no nominees of sufficient merit are presented.


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