AOA Advocacy Awards

AOA advocacy awards are intended to recognize excellence in public policy advocacy and support for the osteopathic profession through various media/communication platforms. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, January 28, at 5:00 PM CST.

Individual award categories and descriptions are below:

Individual Excellence in Advocacy – This award will recognize individuals for their commitment to public policy advocacy on behalf of the osteopathic profession. Awards would be given to four individuals: one student, a resident, a physician, and an affiliate executive director. Award criteria are based on in-person advocacy, online advocacy, participation in DO Day, and other events, including demonstrated leadership in engaging and facilitating the advocacy of their peers.

Organizational Excellence in Advocacy – This award will recognize a state osteopathic association, osteopathic specialty college, non-practice affiliate, or college of osteopathic medicine for organizational activities and accomplishments in advancing public policy on behalf of the osteopathic profession. Award criteria include specific advocacy successes and participation in national advocacy events and efforts.

Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine – This award is intended to be given to two members of Congress in a bipartisan fashion, recognizing one Democrat and one Republican for their support of policy issues important to the osteopathic profession. Award criteria would include the number of priority bills introduced or cosponsored, leadership on issues of particular significance, voting record on legislative priorities, and attending or speaking at AOA or affiliate events.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the osteopathic profession. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the AOA's public policy team at govt-issues@osteopathic.org.

Question Title

* 1. Please Select the Award Category:

Individual Excellence in Advocacy

Organizational Excellence in Advocacy (state or specialty affiliate)

Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine

Question Title

* 2. Nominee Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Name of Organization (if applicable):

Nominee Phone Number:

Nominee Email:

Question Title

* 3. Please select the option that best describes the nominee

Osteopathic Medical Student

Resident

Osteopathic Physician

Affiliate Staff

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* 4. Nominator Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Question Title

* 5. Describe why the nominee should be recognized (Limit to 300 characters):

Question Title

* 6. Do you or your nominee plan to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill in person, which will take place on March 26-27, 2025?

Yes

Maybe