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13.01.10

IHTSDO 2010 Awards - Call for Nomination

IHTSDO depends heavily on the contribution of people’s time, energy, knowledge and skills as a key factor in making both the organisation and its products successful. As a mark of that acknowledgement, it has an internal framework to ensure that appreciation is demonstrated formally, as well as informally through heart-felt thanks. At this time, we are inviting nominations for 2 IHTSDO Awards.

IHTSDO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

One IHTSDO Award for Excellence is given in any year for outstanding contribution to the improvement of SNOMED CT and/or its successful implementation in any aspect of health and social care. The IHTSDO Award for Excellence is symbolized by a physical award that is intended to be an enduring representation of the organization’s recognition and appreciation of the recipient’s achievements. It is designed to be reflective of the nature of our global effort.

Eligibility

Anybody is eligible to receive this award, with the exception of individuals on the Management Board or General Assembly while they are in active service in those roles. Otherwise, the award is entirely open. There are no special circumstances whereby someone can be excluded. It is possible that an exceptional individual may receive the award on more than one occasion.

It is the intention of the IHTSDO that the award would focus on activities in the year preceding the General Assembly meeting, but there is also recognition that someone’s excellence could have been sustained over a number of years and there was a particular event in this year which prompted the nomination. This event may have only a loose connection to the IHTSDO, e.g. a new job or retirement.

In the future, the General Assembly may develop formal criteria to guide future decision making on the basis of experience. These criteria will be published as and when they are developed.

Nomination Process

To nominate an individual to receive the Award of Excellence, please complete a nomination form and email it to IHTSDO. Please note that:

Each nomination must be supported by two people
At least one of these two people should be part of the IHTSDO Community of Practice (as indicated by the fact that they have one or both of access to the Collaborative Space and signed a Participation in IHTSDO Bodies and Forums Agreement)
A citation should be written, which explains why this person at this time should be considered for the award

Nominations can be submitted anytime of the year except the period from March 1st until the April General Assembly Meeting. Nominations received prior to March 1st will be considered for the award made at that year’s General Assembly Meeting.

Selection Process

The recipient of the IHTSDO Award for Excellence for a given year will be made as part of the General Assembly meeting in April of each year for the year pre-dating that meeting. The Management Board will present a briefing to the General Assembly with their preferred candidates and a rationale.

Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will take place at the IHTSDO April meeting social event. The Award will be presented by the Chair of the General Assembly or his/her representative. Photographs, applause and whooping are encouraged!

Please note that the IHTSDO will fund the award, publicity related to it (e.g. article in IHTSDO eletter), and the recipient’s participation in the social event at which the award ceremony happens. IHTSDO is not in a position at this time to fund the attendance at the April meeting for the award winner, but this would be considered in the future.

Please fill in the Nomination Form for the 2010 Award of Excellence and e-mail it to info(at)ihtsdo.org

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

In 2009, a member of the Community of Practice made a formal recommendation that the Association should bestow a “Lifetime Achievement Award” on one or more giants of the terminology world. This proposal was shared with the General Assembly in October 2009 and was agreed in principle.

Eligibility

As with the Award for Excellence, members of the MB and GA are not eligible during their term of office. Likewise, staff of IHTSDO and its contracted support organizations would not be eligible while so employed. Any other individuals would be eligible, including those who have left the positions described above, or who will have left by the time that the award is granted.

Criteria

Criteria to identify worthy recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award include:

Sustained outstanding contribution to one or more of:

A definable body of work that represents a significant and lasting contributed to the development of SNOMED CT or any of its antecedent terminologies with a focus on demonstrated value in advancing the science and practice of standardized clinical terminology, rather than purely academic achievement (in the future, this might be broadened to include contributions to the development of any health-related terminology, nomenclature, and ontology endeavours and/or to any health information standards).
Tangible and persistent progress in the successful implementation of SNOMED CT in any aspect of health and social care.
Dedicated service to achieving the mission of the IHTSDO on a global scale.

Global stature and recognition as a leader through having lead or inspired significant advancements in the field.
Demonstrated commitment to, and practice of, high ethical principles. (Nominators and nominees will be asked to declare if there are any potential ethical or other similar issues that IHTSDO should be aware of when considering granting a Lifetime Achievement Award to a particular individual).
Nomination supported by two individuals, at least one of whom is a member of the IHTSDO community of practice, as represented by the fact that s/he has one or both of access to the collaborative space and signed the IHTSDO Conditions of Participation. This nomination must include a citation describing how the nominee meets the award criteria. IHTSDO may also consult with the relevant IHTSDO Member(s).
The nominee must be alive at the time of nomination, but need not be currently active professionally.

Nomination Process
To nominate an individual to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, please complete a nomination form and email it to IHTSDO. Please note that:

Each nomination must be supported by two people
At least one of these two people should be part of the IHTSDO Community of Practice (as indicated by the fact that they have one or both of access to the Collaborative Space and signed a Participation in IHTSDO Bodies and Forums Agreement)
A citation should be written which explains why this person at this time should be considered for the award

Selection Process

The number of awards in any given year will be at the discretion of the General Assembly, with recommendations from the Management Board. Awards would not be made every year. In some years, more than one award could be made. The recipient of the IHTSDO Lifetime Achievement Award for a given year will be made as part of the General Assembly meeting in April of each year for the year pre-dating that meeting. The Management Board will present a briefing to the General Assembly with their preferred candidate and a rationale. Since individuals who receive this award may not be planning on attending IHTSDO meetings, the award will generally be presented at the October meetings following the General Assembly decision.

Award Ceremony

The award would be announced at the IHTSDO conference in October, following confirmation by the General Assembly of the award the previous April. Recognition of the award would also be made through other communications vehicles, such as the IHTSDO eLetter, website, and annual activity report. Photographs, applause and whooping are encouraged!

The IHTSDO will fully fund and support the physical award and publicity related to it. IHTSDO will also provide a free ticket to the conference dinner or similar event where the award is announced. IHTSDO will consider paying travel costs for individuals who receive a Lifetime Achievement Award on request and subject to IHTSDO’s usual Travel Policy.

Please fill in the Nomination Form for the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award and e-mail it to info(at)ihtsdo.org

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	Selected news 13.01.10 IHTSDO 2010 Awards - Call for Nomination IHTSDO depends heavily on the contribution of people’s time, energy, knowledge and skills as a key factor in making both the organisation and its products successful. As a mark of that acknowledgement, it has an internal framework to ensure that appreciation is demonstrated formally, as well as informally through heart-felt thanks. At this time, we are inviting nominations for 2 IHTSDO Awards. IHTSDO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE One IHTSDO Award for Excellence is given in any year for outstanding contribution to the improvement of SNOMED CT and/or its successful implementation in any aspect of health and social care. The IHTSDO Award for Excellence is symbolized by a physical award that is intended to be an enduring representation of the organization’s recognition and appreciation of the recipient’s achievements. It is designed to be reflective of the nature of our global effort. Eligibility Anybody is eligible to receive this award, with the exception of individuals on the Management Board or General Assembly while they are in active service in those roles. Otherwise, the award is entirely open. There are no special circumstances whereby someone can be excluded. It is possible that an exceptional individual may receive the award on more than one occasion. It is the intention of the IHTSDO that the award would focus on activities in the year preceding the General Assembly meeting, but there is also recognition that someone’s excellence could have been sustained over a number of years and there was a particular event in this year which prompted the nomination. This event may have only a loose connection to the IHTSDO, e.g. a new job or retirement. In the future, the General Assembly may develop formal criteria to guide future decision making on the basis of experience. These criteria will be published as and when they are developed. Nomination Process To nominate an individual to receive the Award of Excellence, please complete a nomination form and email it to IHTSDO. Please note that: Each nomination must be supported by two people At least one of these two people should be part of the IHTSDO Community of Practice (as indicated by the fact that they have one or both of access to the Collaborative Space and signed a Participation in IHTSDO Bodies and Forums Agreement) A citation should be written, which explains why this person at this time should be considered for the award Nominations can be submitted anytime of the year except the period from March 1st until the April General Assembly Meeting. Nominations received prior to March 1st will be considered for the award made at that year’s General Assembly Meeting. Selection Process The recipient of the IHTSDO Award for Excellence for a given year will be made as part of the General Assembly meeting in April of each year for the year pre-dating that meeting. The Management Board will present a briefing to the General Assembly with their preferred candidates and a rationale. Award Ceremony The award ceremony will take place at the IHTSDO April meeting social event. The Award will be presented by the Chair of the General Assembly or his/her representative. Photographs, applause and whooping are encouraged! Please note that the IHTSDO will fund the award, publicity related to it (e.g. article in IHTSDO eletter), and the recipient’s participation in the social event at which the award ceremony happens. IHTSDO is not in a position at this time to fund the attendance at the April meeting for the award winner, but this would be considered in the future. Please fill in the Nomination Form for the 2010 Award of Excellence and e-mail it to info(at)ihtsdo.org LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD In 2009, a member of the Community of Practice made a formal recommendation that the Association should bestow a “Lifetime Achievement Award” on one or more giants of the terminology world. This proposal was shared with the General Assembly in October 2009 and was agreed in principle. Eligibility As with the Award for Excellence, members of the MB and GA are not eligible during their term of office. Likewise, staff of IHTSDO and its contracted support organizations would not be eligible while so employed. Any other individuals would be eligible, including those who have left the positions described above, or who will have left by the time that the award is granted. Criteria Criteria to identify worthy recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award include: Sustained outstanding contribution to one or more of: A definable body of work that represents a significant and lasting contributed to the development of SNOMED CT or any of its antecedent terminologies with a focus on demonstrated value in advancing the science and practice of standardized clinical terminology, rather than purely academic achievement (in the future, this might be broadened to include contributions to the development of any health-related terminology, nomenclature, and ontology endeavours and/or to any health information standards). Tangible and persistent progress in the successful implementation of SNOMED CT in any aspect of health and social care. Dedicated service to achieving the mission of the IHTSDO on a global scale. Global stature and recognition as a leader through having lead or inspired significant advancements in the field. Demonstrated commitment to, and practice of, high ethical principles. (Nominators and nominees will be asked to declare if there are any potential ethical or other similar issues that IHTSDO should be aware of when considering granting a Lifetime Achievement Award to a particular individual). Nomination supported by two individuals, at least one of whom is a member of the IHTSDO community of practice, as represented by the fact that s/he has one or both of access to the collaborative space and signed the IHTSDO Conditions of Participation. This nomination must include a citation describing how the nominee meets the award criteria. IHTSDO may also consult with the relevant IHTSDO Member(s). The nominee must be alive at the time of nomination, but need not be currently active professionally. Nomination Process To nominate an individual to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, please complete a nomination form and email it to IHTSDO. Please note that: Each nomination must be supported by two people At least one of these two people should be part of the IHTSDO Community of Practice (as indicated by the fact that they have one or both of access to the Collaborative Space and signed a Participation in IHTSDO Bodies and Forums Agreement) A citation should be written which explains why this person at this time should be considered for the award Nominations can be submitted anytime of the year except the period from March 1st until the April General Assembly Meeting. Nominations received prior to March 1st will be considered for the award made at that year’s General Assembly Meeting. Selection Process The number of awards in any given year will be at the discretion of the General Assembly, with recommendations from the Management Board. Awards would not be made every year. In some years, more than one award could be made. The recipient of the IHTSDO Lifetime Achievement Award for a given year will be made as part of the General Assembly meeting in April of each year for the year pre-dating that meeting. The Management Board will present a briefing to the General Assembly with their preferred candidate and a rationale. Since individuals who receive this award may not be planning on attending IHTSDO meetings, the award will generally be presented at the October meetings following the General Assembly decision. Award Ceremony The award would be announced at the IHTSDO conference in October, following confirmation by the General Assembly of the award the previous April. Recognition of the award would also be made through other communications vehicles, such as the IHTSDO eLetter, website, and annual activity report. Photographs, applause and whooping are encouraged! The IHTSDO will fully fund and support the physical award and publicity related to it. IHTSDO will also provide a free ticket to the conference dinner or similar event where the award is announced. IHTSDO will consider paying travel costs for individuals who receive a Lifetime Achievement Award on request and subject to IHTSDO’s usual Travel Policy. Please fill in the Nomination Form for the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award and e-mail it to info(at)ihtsdo.org <- Go to: News