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Honorary Membership

AAPM bestows Honorary Membership upon individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to other societies that contribute to the support of medical physics.

Nomination Eligibility Criteria: 

For the Honorary Membership Award, the following eligibility criteria apply:

  1. Nominations must be initiated by either a Regional Chapter Officer or by two members of the AAPM Board of Directors.
  2. The nominated individual cannot be a current AAPM member.
  3. The nominated individual should have a demonstrated record of exceptional service in the field of medical physics and biology.

Nomination Process Overview:

Phase 1: Nomination Initiation

  1. The nominator should access the system using their AAPM credentials.
  2. Nominators will enter the full name and contact information of the proposed nominee.
  3. It is the responsibility of the nominator to verify that the recommended individual is not an AAPM member.
  4. In cases where the nomination is initiated by two members of the AAPM Board of Directors, both names and signatures must be included on the nomination letter. The Board Member who initiates the nomination is considered the "main" nominator and will be responsible for completing the nomination.

Phase 2: Nominee Acceptance/Rejection

  1. If the proposed nominee is eligible, an email is sent to the nominee, offering the option to accept or reject the nomination.
  2. Upon acceptance, the nominator receives an email from the system (noreply@secure-platform.com) with details on progressing to the next phase.
  3. If declined, the nominee is removed from consideration, and the nominator will be informed of the nominee’s decision to decline.

Phase 3: Finalization of Nomination

  1. After the nominee accepts the nomination, the nominator will receive an email from noreply@secure-platform.com with instructions to go back into the nomination system.
  2. Complete the final steps of the nomination:
    • Upload Nomination Letter (Required): Upload the nomination letter during this phase. In cases initiated by two Board members, include both names and signatures on the nomination letter.
    • Upload Nominee's CV (Required): Upload the nominee's CV during this phase.
    • Supporting Letters (Optional): The nominator will be guided to add up to four individuals to support the nomination through formal letters. Support letters may be from AAPM members or non-members, and you are responsible for uploading them during this phase.

Note for Phase 3: To enhance the efficiency of the process, it is recommended to have the nomination letter, nominee's CV, and any support letters ready in PDF file format before entering this phase of the nomination. This ensures a smooth and timely completion of the nomination process.

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

  1. Award Frequency:
    • This award is not required to be awarded every year. Nominations should be made when suitable candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are identified.
  2. Posthumous Nominations:
    • Nominations will not be considered for individuals posthumously. 
  3. Supporters' Access to CV:
    • Supporters will not have direct access to the nominee's CV within the system. As the nominator, it is your responsibility to share the nominee's CV with any invited supporters.
  4. Notification of System Emails:
    • Inform the nominee that all communication from the system will originate from the email address noreply@secure-platform.com. It's crucial that they are aware of this to avoid overlooking important notifications.
  5. Timely Responses:
    • Encourage the nominee to respond to system emails promptly to ensure a smooth nomination process.
  6. Documentation Format:
    • Confirm that all required documentation, including the nomination letter, CV, and any supporting letters, are in PDF file format before entering Phase 3 of the nomination. This helps streamline the process and prevents any delays.
  7. Final Decision:
    • Applicants will be notified of decisions in the Spring of 2025. Recipients will be honored at the AAPM Awards and Honors Ceremony and Reception during the 67th Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Washington, DC, in 2025.

► For any inquiries about the functionality of the nomination system, please contact Nancy Vazquez, AAPM Programs Manager.

► For specific questions regarding eligibility criteria for any of the association awards, please contact Jerry White, Awards and Honors Committee Chair.

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