Call for Nominations: 2015 Council on Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award

Call for Nominations: 2015 Council on Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award Submission Deadline: February 28, 2015 The Council on Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award recognizes pediatricians who lead community action and advocacy for children in local communities. This award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” The award is presented to two pediatricians annually. Award recipients will be honored at the Council on Community Pediatrics Awards Event at the 2015 AAP National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C. The award includes an honorarium, one-day conference registration fee, airfare reimbursement, 2 hotel nights, and 2 days of meals. Award Eligibility -- For consideration, a nominee must be a pediatrician, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a resident of United States or Canada. -- Nominees are not required to be members of the Council on Community Pediatrics; however, preference is given to Council members. -- Members of the Council on Community Pediatrics Executive Committee and the AAP Board of Directors are not eligible to receive this award during their term of service. -- Deceased persons are not eligible for awards. -- An individual may only receive one Council on Community Pediatrics award per year. Award Criteria This award is presented to an individual who does several of the following: -- Partners with community resources to improve accessi...
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