Submission Requirements

Salute to Service Award Details

Nominations open through June 30th.

Nominations open April through June annually.

Submission Requirements

Requirement One

Nominations should be typed and answer the questions listed in the Nominee Submission section. Please give specific examples, results of the nominees’ efforts, and as many details as possible.

Requirement Two

A letter of support (from someone other than the nominator or nominee) and a copy of the nominee’s CV or resume must accompany the nomination.

Please note: only one letter of support will be accepted.
Requirement three

All forms and letters must be received by June 30 at the MSV Foundation Office.

Requirement Four

Incomplete nominations will not be considered by the independent judging panel.

Nomination Criteria

Nominees shall exemplify the following criteria:

Requirement One

The nominee shall have demonstrated outstanding service to medicine.

Requirement Two

The nominee shall exemplify dedication to the quality of healthcare in the population they serve.

Requirement three

The nominee shall inspire and promote excellence in others.

Requirement Four

The nominee should be practicing or active in the profession and a physician or resident in the state of Virginia, or in good standing at one of Virginia’s medical schools.

Requirement Five

Nominees who have received a Salute to Service award within the last five years are not eligible for consideration. After five years, nominees are eligible for consideration in a different category.

Requirement Six

MSV membership is not required.

Recognize Outstanding Effort.

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