The Basic and Applied Sciences Professional Advisory Group (BASPAG) is soliciting nominations for the “Basic and Applied Sciences Officer of the Year Award”.   This award was developed to acknowledge a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) officer that is a member of the Health Services Category, with a concentration in scientific disciplines such as the biological sciences, epidemiology, health sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences.  The nominee should have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Nation's health, demonstrated leadership in their work and the USPHS, and show involvement in health-related professional or community organizations or activities. The award will be presented annually at the Commissioned Officers Association (COA) meeting.

Complete nomination information and forms are available on the BASPAG website and must be submitted no later than Friday, March 11, 2011.   Incomplete award nominations will not be considered.  Nominations may come from a supervisor, professional colleague, or anyone who, through a professional working relationship, can attest to the impact of the nominee's contributions to the advancement of public health.  Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations must include:

1. Nomination cover sheet/form (Nomination_Form).
2. Narrative, not to exceed two pages (font size 10 or 12), that describes:
   1. The nominee's contributions to the advancement of the nation's health. Nominations should address the impact of the work and the role of the nominee,
   2. The leadership roles of the nominee as an employee and an Officer (e.g., providing vision or direction; involvement in health-related and professional and/or community organizations, developing an innovative approach; initiating significant activities; pursuing ongoing professional development; mentoring; etc.)

   Submit nomination package electronically to LCDR Shani Smith at shani.smith@fda.hhs.gov

   Incomplete award nominations will not be considered.

   The person selected for this distinguished award will be announced at the annual USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium.

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