FDA Distinguished Alumni Award (This is an FDA-sponsored award for which FDAAA is asked to nominate candidates.)

Description:  Recipients receive a personal letter signed by the Commissioner, plus an engraved crystal bowl.  Items are presented at FDA's annual Honor Awards Ceremony.

Eligibility:  Former FDA employees who left the agency at least five (5) years ago and meet the following criteria:

  • have a continuing and major impact on FDA as a whole;
  • reflect FDA's values; and
  • exemplify an outstanding commitment to meeting the agency's mission of protecting the public health.

Selection:  Nominations can be made by any Association member.  Nominations must be directed to the Awards Committee (mail@fdaaa.org).  The Awards Committee will screen all nominations and forward recommendations to the Board of Directors for final decision.  The names of FDAAA nominees will then be forwarded to FDA's Awards Coordinator for presentation to the agency's Executive Council.  The FDA Commissioner will make the final selection(s).  See list of recipients.

 

The Harvey W. Wiley Lecture

Description:  A lectureship named in honor of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, the renowned physician-chemist who, at the turn of the 20th century, championed a legislative crusade against food adulteration, earning him the title of "Father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act" when it was enacted into law in 1906.  The Lecture will be presented at the FDAAA Annual Meeting each April.

Eligibility:  Lecturers shall be prominent figures from the fields of public health, health research, public health education, health care delivery, science journalism, food and drug law, and public policy-making, who can:

  • promote broader public enlightenment of, and support for, the mission of FDA;
  • provide intellectually stimulating, futurist perspectives on 21st century roles of the FDA in public health;
  • initiate a meaningful dialogue on innovative ways the FDAAA and its membership can impact the current and future mission of the FDA and its capacities to protect and promote the public health.

Selection:  Suggestions for Lecturers can be made by any Association member and must be directed to the Awards Committee (mail@fdaaa.org) for initial consideration.  Final invitations to Wiley Lecturers will be made by the Chairman of the Board. See list of recipients.

 

FDAAA Volunteer of the Year Award

Description: A crystal, glass or acrylic object engraved with the FDAAA logo and motto, along with the recipient's name, and the year the award is presented. A congratulatory letter from the Chairman of the Board of Directors will accompany the award.

Eligibility: Members of good standing of the FDAAA who:

  • make extraordinary contributions to the growth, viability and image of the FDAAA or to an affiliated chapter over a sustained period of time; or
  • demonstrate highly accomplished leadership in the development and conduct of Association programs; or
  • represent the Association in one or more extramural activities in a manner that positively reflects the ideals of the organization and substantially benefits the FDA or public health in general.

Selection: Nominations can originate from any Association member and must be directed to the Awards Committee (mail@fdaaa.org) for consideration. Final selections(s) will be made by the Board of Directors based on the Committee's recommendation(s). This award can be presented to one or more persons each year at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The award(s) will be presented at the Association's annual meeting in April. See list of recipients.

 

FDAAA Certificate of Appreciation

Description: A standardized, specially designed certificate bearing the FDAAA logo, recipient's name, date, signatures of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the FDAAA President, and a citation describing the recipient's contribution(s).

Eligibility: Any individual who is an FDAAA member or non-member, or entity, who/that:

  • makes a remarkable contribution, either on a one-time or continuing basis, to the operation or financial standing of the Association (e.g., pro bono services, large donation);
  • provides highly-dependable, productive vounteer service to the FDAAA;
  • serves in an appointed or elected position of responsibility in the FDAAA;
  • is a guest speaker or participant at an FDAAA-sponsored event;
  • performs a charitable act that exemplifies the goal and values of the FDAAA;
  • offers a unique idea or recommendation that is adopted and enhances the efficiency, effectiveness and/or integrity of the FDAAA;

Selection Requirements: Nominations can originate from any member of the Association and must be directed to Executive Committee via the FDAAA Secretary (mail@fdaaa.org) for consideration. Final selection will be made by the Executive Committee. Certificate presentations can occur anytime at the discretion of the Board of Directors. See list of recipients.