Awards

The NCMHD Director’s Awards recognize individuals and groups or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary contributions in science, practice, or policy toward the improvement of minority health or the elimination of health disparities.

Eligibility
Awards are open to Federal Government and non-Federal Government individuals, groups, organizations, or institutions.

Award Categories and Criteria
NCMHD Director’s Awards will be made in three categories. Two awards—individual and group/organization—will be given in each category. The selection committee will use the following criteria to analyze applications in each category:

Excellence in science, practice, or policy to improve minority health or support the elimination of health disparities

Outstanding contributions in the field of health disparities that have significantly impacted or have the potential to impact a substantial number of people
Stellar achievements that catalyze new intersections and interactions amongst the fields of science, practice, and policy
Significant actions that lead to improved health outcomes in health disparity communities
Measurable record of accomplishment in improving minority health or in support of the elimination of health disparities

Innovation in science, practice, or policy to address minority health or health disparities

Original contributions in the field of minority health or health disparities
New paradigms that catalyze new intersections and interactions among the fields of science, practice, and policy
Creative strategies that lead to improved health outcomes in health disparity communities

Leadership in science, practice, or policy in improving minority health or advancing the field of health disparities

Demonstrated commitment to community participation
Instrumental catalyst for collaborations and partnerships
Proactive initiative in bridging the fields of science, practice, and policy

Submission Process
Applicants should complete the nomination form and submit the complete package to summitawards@ncmhd.nih.gov with the subject title "NCMHD Director’s Award Nomination.” The deadline for nominations is Sunday, November 16, 2008.

A complete package should include:

A statement of nomination (not to exceed 3 pages)
Three letters of support from individuals, groups, or organizations familiar with the nominee’s contributions
Individual Award Nomination: A copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae/résumé
Group/Organization Award Nomination: Supporting documents/materials that describe or demonstrate the group/organization’s accomplishments

Presentation Date: Awards will be presented on the evening of December 17, 2008, during the Awards Banquet at the NIH Science of Eliminating Health Disparities Summit.

Please e-mail any inquiries regarding the awards process to summitawards@ncmhd.nih.gov.

Awards Nomination Form