NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MARCH 15
PURPOSE
- Developing Professional Leadership Award: Recognizes student members of ASCLS who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributed to the growth of the Developing Professionals Forum.
- NEW – Developing Professional Achievement Award: Honors student members who have made significant contributions to the clinical laboratory science profession and ASCLS through innovation or collaboration within the past year.
AWARD
All nominees will receive recognition at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony where the winner(s) will be announced.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a student member of ASCLS at least four months before nomination.
- Nominees remain eligible if their membership status changes to “Ascending Professional” before the ASCLS Annual Meeting.
- Previous nominations do not disqualify candidates from being nominated again.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- A single application will be used for all awards, including:
- Attachment 1: Society Involvement
- Attachment 3: Developing Professional Activities
- A personal statement or letter of support outlining contributions to ASCLS and the profession in either leadership, innovation, or collaboration, with supporting evidence.
- Online Nomination Form
- Nominations are accepted from ASCLS members (self-nominations are also allowed).
- Applications must be typed and submitted electronically by the posted deadline. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
REQUIRED FORMS
- Download and Complete Attachment 1: ASCLS Society Involvement
- Download and Complete Attachment 3: Developing Professional Leadership Form
- Complete the Online Nomination Form and upload Attachment 1, Attachment 3, and Personal Statement/Letter of Support
ASCLS reserves the right to withhold the award for the current year if nominees do not meet requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR LEADERSHIP AWARD, ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IN INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
Leadership Award: Leadership roles and initiatives at the local, regional, or national level that foster growth and engagement within ASCLS (documented in Attachment 1).
- Society Involvement (national, regional, state, and local participation)
- ASCLS Activities (e.g. organizing events, speaking engagements, publications)
- Professional contributions (e.g. mentoring, licensure activities, career development)
Achievement Award: Candidates will be evaluated in one of two categories (documented in Attachment 3 and the Personal Statement/Letter of Support).
- Innovation: Contribution of groundbreaking, creative, original ideas, or methods with measurable impact to ASCLS and its stakeholders
- Collaboration: Effective teamwork and inclusivity that results in meaningful outcomes for ASCLS and its stakeholders, diversity and inclusion in projects or initiatives, clear transparent communication
