Created: 1975, Revised: 1994
This award recognizes people who have been deemed by the Board to have contributed, in a distinguished manner, toward advancement of family medicine. It commends exceptional individual effort. Not restricted to members or physicians. This is the preferred recognition for Chapter and Academy staff. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact AAFP at (800) 274-2237, ext. 6830, or dmcdanie@aafp.org.
Award of Merit
Nominations from:
AAFP Commissions and Committees
Nominations to:
Board of Directors via formal Board recommendation process
Nominations by:
March 15 and June 15
Approved by:
Board of Directors
Presented at:
Nominating entity to recommend presentation site*
Site options:
Annual Leadership Forum
Opening Ceremony, AAFP Scientific Assembly
*Travel expenses are not provided.
Opening Ceremony, AAFP Scientific Assembly
*Travel expenses are not provided.
Process and timing
Recommendations for this award are made via the normal Board recommendation process. Recommendations must allow adequate time for the Board to make their decision.
When an Award of Merit is approved for presentation, the Staff Award Coordinator will:
When an Award of Merit is approved for presentation, the Staff Award Coordinator will:
- prepare the congratulatory letter to the recipient over Executive Vice President's signature with copy of letter to EVP Executive Assistant
- coordinate travel arrangements
- order award (framed certificate)
The AAFP Public Relations Staff will:
- prepare news script to be used at award presentation
- prepared news release for distribution in recipient's hometown newspaper
