SWACM Distinguished Service Award in Clinical Microbiology

JoLynne Campbell, Chairman of the Awards Committee has developed a guideline sheet for the Distinguished Service Award in Clinical Microbiology in Clinical Microbiology.

Criteria for Selection:
The nominee should be a member who has provided distinguished service to SWACM. The nominee should be an individual who has fostered the growth of clinical microbiology through his/her contributions to one or more of the following: education, research and laboratory practice. The nominee should be an individual who has inspired colleagues and/or students to work and contribute to clinical microbiology and to their community.

Nomination Process:
Nominations are made by letter to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee. The letters should be submitted no later than two months prior to the SWACM Annual Meeting.

The nominator should include in the letter the reason that he/she has for nominating the individual. The following supporting data should accompany the letter:

• Curriculum vitae or resume with community service, educational and research activities.
   

• Two letters of support from professional colleagues.

Selection Process:
The Awards Committee will review all the nominations for the Professional Achievement Award in Clinical Microbiology and select the recipient. The committee’s final selection is presented to the Board of Directors. The award will be presented at the SWACM Annual Meeting.

Printable Distinguished Service Award in Clinical Microbiology Nomination Form

If you have unanswered questions, call JoLynne Campbell at 316-978-5653
or e-mail her at JoLynne.Campbell@wichita.edu