State Society Resources

Honorary Member Award

The Honorary Member Award recognizes an individual who has made special achievement, performance, or contributions to the AARC, its affiliates, the NBRC, ARCF, or the profession of respiratory care. The House of Delegates provides the name of one individual who exemplifies these extraordinary characteristics to the AARC President's Council. The AARC President's Council makes the final decision on the awarding of the Honorary Membership.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an associate member of the AARC
• Have a record of service to the profession and AARC of at least ten years, or worked in a related field that supports the goals of the AARC for at least 10 years.
• Accomplished a special achievement, performance, or contribution to the AARC, its affiliates, the NBRC, ARCF, or the profession of respiratory care.

Nomination Process

• The following documentation will need to be submitted for all nominations:
  • A completed the Honorary Member Application.
  • A letter of nomination submitted and signed by both the president and a delegate of the state affiliate.
  • A current curriculum vitae
• All nomination documentation must be completed by the published calendar deadline.
• Only one nomination per state will be accepted.
• Nominations will be reviewed by the HOD Chartered Affiliate/Special Recognition Committee, and recommendations made to and voted on by the House of Delegates at the summer meeting for the selected nominee to be submitted to the AARC President's Council.
• The House of Delegates sends the name of the nominee and all applications to the President's Council, who will choose the ultimate recipient.
• The Honorary Member Award will be presented at the AARC Congress.

Nominations are due by May 5th. If you have any questions, please contact committee Co-Chair Lanny Inabnit.