THE
ISHR DISTINGUISHED LEADER AWARD
The
International Society for Heart Research announces the ISHR
Distinguished Leader Award.
1.
This is an award of high distinction that is conferred annually
to an individual who has made sustained outstanding contributions
to accomplishing the mission and advancing the objectives of the
ISHR. The selection of the recipient is made solely on the
basis of a distinguished and consistent track record of major
contributions to the Society, such as leadership roles, activities,
and initiatives that have benefited and promoted the ISHR by
overcoming problems, developing new programs, and expanding the
reach and impact of the Society, at the Section and/or the
International levels.
2.
The Award will consist of an award medal and an honorarium of
$1,000.
3.
In non-Congress years, the winner will be recognized at the
meeting of the Section to which the recipient belongs.
4.
A photograph and biosketch of the winner will be published in Heart
News and Views, and will be posted in the ISHR website.
5.
Candidates must be active members (or have applied for
membership) of the International Society for Heart Research
(membership application forms are available on the ISHR website
at www.ishrworld.org or
from Dr. Metin Avkiran, Cardiovascular Division, King's College
London, The Rayne Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London SE1
7EH, United Kingdom).?
6.
The Award carries with it a requirement to attend the meeting at
which the award will be presented. Travel expenses will be
reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,500 [to include coach class
travel and a maximum of 3 nights’ hotel accommodation] when
the Award recipient is recognized at his/her own local Section
meeting, and up to a maximum of $3,000 when inter-continental
travel is required. The registration fee will be waived.
7.
Candidates will be nominated by current Section Presidents and
the President of the International ISHR. A nomination
letter (maximum two pages) focusing on the
candidate’s contributions to accomplishing the mission and
advancing the objectives of the ISHR (rather than his/her
scientific achievements) must be submitted to the Secretary
General at the address below. The winner will be
selected by the International Council.
8.
Although Section Officers are eligible for the award while in
office, self-nominations by current Section Presidents or the
current President of the International ISHR will not be
considered.
9.
Nomination letters should be sent to Dr. Metin Avkiran,
Cardiovascular Division, King's College London, The Rayne
Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom,
Phone +44 20 7188 3899, fax +44 20 7188 0970, email address metin.avkiran@kcl.ac.uk.
10.
Deadline for receipt of nominations is October 9, 2009.
Nominations received after that date will not be considered.
Metin Avkiran,
PhD, DSc
Secretary
General, ISHR