Award Application

Please review the three award descriptions below before making your nomination. This application cannot be saved therefore if you do not have all of the documents listed below you will not be able to complete the application.

In order to complete your nomination today you must have the following supporting documentation:
1. Two (2) letters and/or emails of support
2. Copy of the nominee's CV

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizes an IPTA member who has made outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric transplantation over the course of their career. One award will be given every two years at the time of the Biennial Congress.

Criteria:
• Candidate is considered an international leader in the field of pediatric transplantation.
• Must be a current member of IPTA and should have been a member for a minimum of 3 years.

Future Leaders Career Development Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize junior investigators who show scholarly promise, encourage them in their careers in pediatric transplantation and provide assistance to attend the IPTA Scientific Congress. Up to two awards will be given every two years at the time of the Scientific Congress.

Criteria:
Candidate is pursuing basic, translational or clinical investigation in the field of pediatric transplantation and has already made contributions to the field.
• Candidate does not yet hold a faculty appointment or is within five (5) years of first faculty appointment and has shown commitment to a career in the field of pediatric transplantation.
• Must be a current member of IPTA at the time the nomination is submitted (or he/she must submit a completed membership application by the awards nomination submission deadline).
• Must have submitted (or intends to submit) one or more abstracts to the next IPTA Scientific Congress.
• No individual can receive the award within five years of receiving a previous IPTA award. (Excludes Travel Awards)

Distinguished Allied Health Professional

The purpose of this award is to recognize an Allied Health Professional member who has rendered years of faithful service to the Society and/or who has made a significant contribution to pediatric transplantation. One award will be given every two years at the time of the Scientific Congress.

Criteria:
• Candidate must be an Allied Health Professional (e.g. nurse, coordinator, psychologist, social worker, pharmacist, transplant administrator) who has contributed significantly to the field of pediatric transplantation and/or to IPTA throughout their career.
• Must be a current member of IPTA at the time the nomination is submitted.
• No individual can receive the award within five years of receiving a previous IPTA award. (Excludes Travel Awards).

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