Purpose

The Awards Committee makes recommendations to the HIVMA Board of Directors regarding the Association Awards program, including recommending each year a member to receive the HIV Clinical Educator and Research Awards.

Responsibilities

• Review and score all HIVMA award nominations.
• Participate in committee teleconference to determine top candidates.
• Recommend recipients of the Clinical Educator and Research awards, subject to approval by the HIVMA the Board of Directors.
• A commitment to ensuring that principles of inclusion, diversity, access and equity are applied throughout HIVMA governance.

Ideal Qualifications

Members should be active or a leader in HIV clinical education and/or research.

Number of Members

Minimum of 5

Composition

Members shall include a Chair, Vice Chair and at least three at-large members.

Meeting Frequency

The committee convenes via teleconference once per year and primarily communicates via email during the year.

Estimated Time Commitment

1 hour per month, March through June.

Method of Appointment

The members shall be appointed by the HIVMA Executive Committee in consultation with the Executive Director and staff liaison.

Term of Office

The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for two years.  Reappointment for one additional, consecutive, one-year term is permissible.  Members shall serve three-year terms with no option for consecutive reappointment.

Accountability

Reports to the HIVMA Board of Directors

Staff Liaison

HIVMA Executive Director