TTS 2018 Recognition Awards
Call for Nominations for TTS 2018 Recognition Awards
The Transplantation Society’s Governing Board bestows Honours and Awards to recognize individuals contributing to the field of transplantation through outstanding achievement (for basic scientists, clinicians and in developing countries), mentorship and training, as well as humanitarian efforts. All members of TTS in good standing are eligible to make nominations and to be nominated for these Awards. For more information, visit awards page at Nomination deadline is Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Basic Science)
The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Basic Science) will be presented at the upcoming International Congress of The Transplantation Society, which will be held in Madrid, Spain in June/July of 2018to a basic scientist who has made outstanding contributions to transplantation science.
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Clinical)
The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Clinical) will be presented at the upcoming International Congress of The Transplantation Society, which will be held in Madrid, Spain in June/July of 2018to a clinician who has made outstanding contributions to transplantation.
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Developing Country)
The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Developing Country) will be presented at the upcoming International Congress of The Transplantation Society, which will be held in Madrid, Spain in June/July of 2018to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to transplantation in a developing country.
Award for Mentorship or Education and Training in Transplantation
The Award for Mentorship or Education and Training in Transplantation will be presented at the upcoming International Congress of The Transplantation Society, which will be held in Madrid, Spain in June/July of 2018to recognize the outstanding contributions of an individual in mentoring or to education and training in the field of transplantation.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a distinguished basic scientist or clinician in the field of transplantation who is still actively working in the field.
- The nominee must have made significant contributions and be recognized as an expert in the field of transplantation
- The nominee and nominator must be members of TTS in good standing.
The recipient must attend the 2018 TTS International Congress to formally accept the award which will be given during the President’s Plenary.
Nomination guidelines
- Complete the nomination form, collect all supporting documents (see below) and retain copies for your records.
- Send the completed form and supporting documents to ith the name of the award as the subject line.
- Once reviewed, nominees and nominators will be advised by email whether the nomination has been accepted.
- There is no provision for posthumous nominations.
- Nominations must be received by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. to be considered.
- The awardee will be advised in writing before March 1, 2018.
Supporting documents
- Nomination form: complete the nomination form which can be found at the end of this document.
- Statement of nomination: Please describe the nominee’s unique and outstanding achievements in the field of transplantation for basic science. Please do not exceed one page, using 12-point font.
To properly showcase the achievements of the nominee we encourage you to use specific examples demonstrating the impact of achievement.
- Letter of support: Please provide at least one or two letters of support which further demonstrate the impact the nominee has made as outlined in the statement of nomination.
Letters should not exceed one page in length
Letters of support must be signed by the letter writer - Photograph: Please submit a recent photograph of the nominee in digital format (675 x 900 pixels), preferably a headshot.
- Resume: Please attach a resume, which outlines the nominee’s background, career and present work including organizational involvement, volunteer activities, education, awards, recognition and other achievements.
Award:
-$2,000 USD cash prize
-Complimentary registration to TTS 2018
-Recognition during TTS’ President’s Plenary (Wednesday, July 4, 2018)
-Mention in TTS Tribune newsletter and in the Tribune Pulse
TTS 2018 Award Nomination Form
Applicable Award (select one)
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Basic Science)
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Clinical)
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Transplantation (Developing Country)
Award for Mentorship or Education and Training in Transplantation
Nominee information
Full Name: ______
Job Title and Institution: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Postal Code / ZIP: ______
Phone (daytime): ______Phone (evening): ______
Cell Phone: ______Email: ______
I certify the information in this nomination submission is true and correct in its entirety and hereby allow my name to stand for nomination. I understand that my name, photograph and contact information may be given to the media.
Signature: ______Date: ______
(Nominee)
Nominator information
Full Name: ______
Job Title and Institution: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Postal Code / ZIP: ______
Phone (daytime): ______Phone (evening): ______
Cell Phone: ______Email: ______
Supporting Documents Checklist
Statement of nomination Letter(s) of support Photograph Resume
Submit your nomination package by email to eadline for nomination isWednesday, January 31, 2018
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