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American Medical Association Awards for Outstanding Government Service

UMMC Qualtrics Nomination Survey

The last day to complete the UMMC Qualtrics nomination survey will be October 25, 2024.   

Award: 

Awards, including a suitable recognition presentation piece, will be made by the AMA upon the selection of inners by an outstanding panel of judges. Awards will be presented at a recognition dinner in Washington, D.C. 

Criteria: 

The criteria to be observed in selecting these outstanding individuals shall include one or more of the following: 

  • Contributed greatly to the public health through elected and career government service
  • Active leader in their area of specialty 
  • Has high personal integrity 
  • Promoted the art and science of medicine in or through government service 
  • Developed a special project that contributed to the public health of a given community or special population 

Guidelines for Entry: 

  • Complete the nomination form – included is a section for a brief biographical statement about the nominee 
  • Explanation of why you believe your nominee should receive the American Medical Association for Outstanding Government Service (no more than 500 words) 
  • Additional materials may include: letters, testimonials, news clippings, pamphlets, etc. Please be aware that all submitted materials become property of the American Medical Association and will not be returned. 

For more information: 

https://www.ama-assn.org/gov-service-award