Submission Deadline
January 6, 2025
How to Apply
Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague. To be considered for this award, the nominated individual must:
- Be a current member of the Academic Pediatric Association.
- Fill out the common application.
- Submit two 1-2 page letters of recommendation explaining why they are deserving of the award.
- Submit a CV.
- Submit a nomination statement. Nomination statements should speak to the nominee’s contributions to the field of pediatric academic medicine and other successes related to the award category for which they are being nominated. (500 word maximum)
- Submit a DEI statement. (250 word maximum)
Awardees will be in the earlier stages of their overall careers or within the DEI space. They will have developing expertise in DEI-related activities in one (or more) academic domains (e.g., education, clinical, research, workforce development, and community engagement/advocacy), and have established at least local impact. Because the award is for an emerging leader, the selection committee will prioritize innovation and proximal outcome measurement.
Eligibility
APA members from all professions and specialties are eligible for this award, and members from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Criteria
Excellence is assessed by the
- quantity of related activities.
- quality and impact.
Award Winners
2024
- Courtney Gilliam, MD
