State Society Resources

Outstanding Affiliate Contributor Award

The Outstanding Affiliate Contributor Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions and provided dedicated service to their state society as exemplified by the number and types of Affiliate offices held, committees served on or chaired, service in the House of Delegates or contributions in other related respiratory related activities on behalf of the Affiliate. The House of Delegates selects one member each year who exemplifies these extraordinary characteristics at the Chartered Affiliate level.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an active member of the AARC
• May not be on the AARC Board of Directors, AARC officer, or AARC Committee Chair
• May not be an AARC House of Delegates officer

Nomination Process

• The following documentation will need to be submitted for all nominations:
  • A completed the Outstanding Affiliate Contributor 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.
• Affiliate delegates will notify their nominee after the summer meeting, and the 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.