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12 April 2021
WiRP Section

Wendy Kuhne, Section President

Nominations Wanted for Inclusivity in Health Physics Award

The Inclusivity in Health Physics Award is given annually by the Women in Radiation Protection (WiRP) Section to a member of the Health Physics Society (HPS) who, in the past year, has made significant efforts in widening participation and promoting inclusion within health physics and related disciplines. Such efforts might include (but are not limited to) (1) improving the experience, involvement, and/or development of under-represented persons and/or (2) fostering attitudes, relationships, or environments that are welcoming and accessible to all. Nominees may be at any career stage and are not required to be a member of the section. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Submissions are due by Friday, 7 May 2021 to WiRP Section President Wendy Kuhne.

The package for this award should include:

  • Letter of nomination including why the person is deserving of this award.
  • Two letters of recommendation, one from within HPS, one external to HPS (to provide information on the broader context of inclusivity in the nominee's professional life).
  • Nominee's personal statement (assumed to indicate acceptance of the nomination).
  • Nominee's one-page biosketch.

The winner will be announced at the Society awards ceremony at the 2021 HPS Annual Meeting.

This award will be given annually unless no qualified nominees are received that meet the award criteria.