Submission Deadline
January 3, 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)
This award will recognize an individual in the middle or later stages of their DEI career. They will have demonstrated sustained leadership in multiple DEI-related academic domains (e.g., education, clinical, research, workforce development, and community engagement/advocacy), and established at least national impact.
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.
- the quality and impact.
- demonstrated mentorship and sponsorship of diverse trainees and junior faculty careers.
The selection committee will prioritize those whose impact has led to measured outcomes, development of sustainable and reproducible interventions (e.g., generalized outside of their local institution), and demonstrated collaborations across multiple groups.
Award Winners
2024
- Allison Empey, MD
