Humanitarian Efforts Awards
Selection Criteria
I. Character
This person is widely recognized for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love and devotion to humanity and a self-giving spirit. He/she should be recognized as an outstanding example and model to emulate as a life dedicated to a more noble, a more righteous, and a more productive way for the human to live as an individual on this earth.
II. Profession
This person is well known for professional excellence; furthermore, he/she will have demonstrated professional dedication by the giving of his/her professional skills freely, and without desire for personal gain or aggrandizement, to those in this world unable to physically and financially receive them otherwise.
III. His/her possessions
This person will have freely given significantly of his/her wealth to those in need without hope of personal gain or aggrandizement. This wealth should have been skillfully and wisely invested so as to accomplish efficient charitable activities.
IV. Time in life
He or she will have used in a planned and devoted manner a large portion of important individual time in the promotion and/or doing of humanitarian activities.
V. Pre-eminent by election among peers
Observing the above highly desirable credentials, he/she will be nominated and chosen from among all members of this Academy as the one person who pre-eminently deserves this highest distinction, given by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The above information regarding the candidate for this honor should have been eagerly and spontaneously attested to by his/her family, friends, professional colleagues, community leaders and the patients whom they have served.
Call for Nominations
The following information is provided by the Foundation's Humanitarian Efforts Committee to guide preparation of nominations for its annual award.
- Please submit nominee's name and curriculum vitae or resume (Please see that your candidate gives detailed information).
- Nominee's sponsor's statement: In the light of the criteria for the selection process, please give as much information as possible to tell the Selection Committee of your nominee's background and work. Specifically, tell in detail those special projects and activities that you think make this candidate uniquely worthy of this distinguished award.
- Procure letters of support from:
a. Family members (wife, children, relatives, etc.)
b. Professional organizations charitably served
c. Civic and church groups
d. Project or program of humanitarian involvement - The nominee's sponsor should try to gather as much information as possible and give the Selection Committee a reasonable analysis of the energy, money and professional time given by the candidate in his/her desire to help mankind in acts of love and charity.
- List long-term ongoing humanitarian activities in which the candidate is involved.
Please submit your information by February 1st to:
Humanitarian Efforts Committee
AAO-HNSF
One Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3357
Outstanding Service Experience in Developing World Health Care
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. desires its membership to engage in Humanitarian Efforts. A humanitarian is one who charitably lays down his life for others in need (i.e. his professional skills, his time, his physical efforts, his spiritual commitment and his financial resources). The Committee on Humanitarian Efforts helps the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation as an organization, and its membership as individuals to serve mankind's needs throughout the world in this medical specialty. Our goal is achieved through domestic and international patient care, preventative medicine, and education. As an extension of this desire, an outstanding service award is given to provide an opportunity for a young well-trained specialist in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery to benevolently give a period of professional service to the people of a developing country.
Duration of Service
A minimum of three months on location, one year is preferable.
Hospital Location
The recipient of this grant is responsible for contact and agreement with officials of the institution and the country in which he or she desires to serve. The Committee on Humanitarian Efforts of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation will assist in providing several possibilities of institutions desiring such service. This award is specifically for service in seriously underserved areas, both within or outside the United States.
Financial Aid
A grant of $2,500 is made. Other funds for travel, living expenses, etc., must be raised by the recipient.
Source of Funds
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Foundation, Post-Residency Humanitarian Award Fund.
Eligibility
An application may be received from any physician who is a member of the Academy. Preferences will be given to those who apply within the first 5 years after completion of an RRC Accredited Residency in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. The application will be processed and a Selection Committee Meeting will be held during the COSM and AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting each year to choose recipients. Deadline for application is February 1st and August 1st, either the year of or year before you desire to serve. Selection is competitive.
To be considered for this award, download a PDF version of the application by clicking here (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required, for a free version, click here), then return the completed form to:
Catherine R. Lincoln, CAE
Staff Liaison, Humanitarian Efforts Committee
AAO-HNSF
One Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
phone 703-519-1560
fax 703-299-1125
Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Efforts Recipients
Inquiries about our Humanitarian Efforts program should be directed to Catherine R. Lincoln, CAE.
2004 James L. Netterville, MD
2003 Byron James Bailey Jr., MD
2002 David S. Parsons, MD
2001 Michael J. McGee, MD
2000 Sylvan E. Stool, MD
1999 Juan J. Garro, MD
1998 Daniel M. Martinez, MD
1997 (no award)
1996 Salyaveth Lekagul, MD and Soontorn Antarasena, MD
1995 Hans von Leden, MD
1994 Jack V.D. Hough, MD
1993 Samuel O. Massey, Jr., MD
1992 M. Coyle Shea, Jr., MD
1991 M.C. Culbertson, Jr., MD
1990 Col. Joan Zajtchuk, MD