2012 Nomination Deadline for Spring Travel Award:       March 16, 2012

2012 Nomination Deadline for all other awards:               March 23, 2012

The  Awards Committee invites your participation in selecting and recognizing members and/or programs within
Region IV deserving of special recognition in one of these five categories:

   Spring Travel Award

   Distinguished Service

   Kevin Reed Outstanding New Professional

   Meritorious Contributions

   Special Merit & Distinction Award

Please identify those you believe to be the most deserving candidate(s) within each category. 

Nominations may be mailed or faxed, but must include the Nomination Cover Page and a 300-500-word statement that addresses each criterion for a specific category.  For award categories #1 and #2, please provide the nominee’s curriculum vitae. Any supporting letters should address the respective award eligibility criteria.

We welcome self-nomination in the categories of Outstanding New Professional, Meritorious Contributions, and Special Merit and Distinction. Meritorious Contribution nominations may include team or office efforts, as well as those of a single individual. In the case of a self-nomination, a list of four references should be included in lieu of support letters.

Each award recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and be publicly recognized during the Awards Luncheon at the Region IV and V Joint Spring Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.