The AAP Leadership Development and Recognition Committee would like to invite members of the AAP to recognize outstanding colleagues and outstanding work by submitting nominations for the following awards:
1. Distinguished
Academician. This award shall be given to a member of the
Association who has achieved distinction and peer recognition regionally
or nationally by virtue of excellence as a teacher, researcher and/or
administrator. This award shall be given to no more than one member
in any particular year. Those honored as Distinguished Members are
not eligible for the award.
View Past Distinguished Academician Award Recipients
2. Young
Academician. This award shall honor an academic physiatrist
who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of teaching,
research and/or administration. The nominee must have an academic
rank of associate professor or less and be no more than 5-years past
residency/fellowship training. This award can be given to only one
member in any particular year.
View Past Young Academician Award Recipients
3. AAP
Outstanding Service Award. This honor is given to a member
who has made major contributions to the organization or to the field
through the Association over a significant period of time.
View Past Outstanding Service Award Recipients
4. Public
Service Award. This award will be for a non-member whose outstanding
public service has significantly contributed to the organization or
the field. Honorary members or Association employees are not eligible
for this award.
View Past Public Service Award Recipients
5. McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award . This award will be given to a member Resident/Fellow who demonstrates outstanding academic performance in academic leadership, teaching and education, and research. Nominations for the McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award must also include a letter of recommendation from the nominee's Program Director.
Distinguished Member is selected by a unanimous vote of the Awards Committee and by the Board of Trustees. Only one candidate may be nominated per year. Final selection is by a three-fourths affirmative vote of members present at a General Business Session. This award category of membership is reserved for the most distinguished physiatrist, an individual who is of international status, is recognized as a major contributor to the field by virtue of teaching, research, and scholarly publications and is noted for dedicated service to the AAP. Distinguished members have the right to vote and hold office and have a lifetime exemption from any dues or fees.
