Asmund S. Laerdal Memorial Lecture Award
The Asmund S. Laerdal Memorial Lecture Award is presented each year to commemorate Asmund S. Laerdal, creator of the Resusci-Annie model used in CPR training procedures. The recipient is chosen from faculty of SCCM's Critical Care Congress for his or her extensive involvement in critical care research and publishing. The awardee receives $5,000 plus a crystal. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Diane Alberson at dalberson@sccm.org.
The American College of Critical
Care Medicine (ACCM) Distinguished Investigator Award
Recognizes an established and active SCCM clinical
investigator for meritorious and pioneering clinical research
in critical care who has significantly contributed
to the understanding of disease or treatment of patients.
The awardee receives complimentary registration and reimbursement
on air and hotel expenses to attend the SCCM Congress in
an amount not to exceed $1500.00. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Colette Punda at cpunda@sccm.org.
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes SCCM members who have made exceptional leadership contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of SCCM over a period of time. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
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Dr. Joseph and Rae Brown Award
The Dr. Joseph and Rae Brown Award
recognizes an SCCM member who has significantly advanced
multiprofessional quality care for critically ill and injured patients
at the regional or local level. The award is presented
each year at the SCCM Convocation and the awardee receives
$500. The award was established to honor the Browns
for their work in organizing and sustaining the Pennsylvania
Society of Critical Care Medicine (PASCCM), which later
became the Pennsylvania Chapter of SCCM. Nominations
should include a summary of the nominee's accomplishments
in critical care at the local or regional level and must
be submitted to the Pennsylvania Chapter's Executive Committee
by September 1, 2006 in care of Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
Family-Centered Care Award
Sponsored by SCCM, the Family-Centered Care Award recognizes innovation that improves the care provided to critically ill and injured patients and their families. The award is provided to one unit/program and offers free registration to SCCM's 36th Annual Congress for one team member of the unit/program and a commemorative plaque for the team. Up to two honorable mentions will also receive a plaque. Deadline for application is September 1, 2006. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Sarah Brown at sbrown@sccm.org
Grenvik
Family Award for Ethics
Honors an SCCM member who has promoted the ethical
and humane delivery of critical care. The award
was established in memory of Dr. Christer Grenvik, who died
very early in his medical career. The awardee receives $1,000
and complimentary registration to attend SCCM's Congress. Nominations must be submitted by September 1, 2006. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
Honorary Life Membership
Honors an SCCM member for his or her dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of critical care and SCCM. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
ICU Design Citation
Honors a critical care unit, which combines functional ICU design with the humanitarian delivery of critical care. The award is sponsored by SCCM, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the American Institute of Architects. Applications for this award must be submitted by August 15, 2006. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org or 847-827-6826.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors a SCCM member who has demonstrated meritorious contributions to the field of critical care through the advancement of medical science, medical education, or medical care. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
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Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence
This award, which honors Norma J. Shoemaker, RN,
MN, FCCM, SCCM's first Executive Director, recognizes an
SCCM nurse member who demonstrates excellence in critical
care clinical practice, education, and/or administration.
The awardee receives $1,000 plus registration and reimbursement
on air and hotel expenses to attend the SCCM Annual
Critical Care Congress in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.
Nominations must be submitted by September 1, 2006. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
Presidential Citation
Recognizes SCCM members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to SCCM during the previous year. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
Shubin-Weil master clinician/teacher:
Excellence in bedside teaching award
Recognizes an SCCM member who is a role model in both the teaching and
ethical practice of critical care. The award recipient
must have substantially furthered the expert and appropriate
use of life-support interventions. The awardee receives
$500 and a medallion. Nominations must be submitted
by April 1, 2006. For additional information regarding this award, please contact Carol Prendergast at cprendergast@sccm.org.
The following awards are based on acceptance of original
scientific abstracts for the SCCM Congress. For additional information regarding these awards, please contact Diane Alberson at dalberson@sccm.org.
Annual Scientific Awards
Recognizes outstanding research submitted for presentation
at the SCCM Congress. Four recipients will be selected and
awarded complimentary Congress registrations. SCCM membership
is not required for eligibility.
Educational Scholarships
Recognizes excellence in critical care research and
provides travel funding for fellows to attend the SCCM Congress
(pending industry funding). Qualifying abstracts must be
accepted for presentation at the Congress. SCCM membership
is not required for eligibility.
Research Citations
Top 5 Citations (announced on site) will receive Future Complimentary registration at the 36th Critical Care Congress in 2007. In order to qualify for award consideration, abstracts MUST be accepted for presentation at the 35th Critical Care Congress. Research Citations will be selected from the top 20 percent of accepted Congress abstracts. Finalists will be notified of their status and will participate in an on-site judging of their poster at the Congress and (5) winners will be announced during the Poster Hall Awards Ceremony.
Specialty Awards
Recognizes outstanding research in the fields of anesthesiology,
clinical pharmacology and pharmacy, emergency medicine, healthcare
industry, internal medicine, neuroscience, nursing, pediatrics,
respiratory therapy and surgery with an award and complimentary
registration. SCCM membership is not required for eligibility.
SCCM Member Nursing Scholarship
Two scholarships will be awarded to a presenting SCCM member nursing authors of accepted original scientific papers (abstracts), based on need. Award winners will be notified in October, after acceptance notifications and letter of need is received.
Letter of need should be sent by September 1, 2006 to:
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Program Development
RE: Nursing Scholarship
701 Lee St., Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA
E-mail: education@sccm.org
Fax: 1-847-493-6425
The In-Training Award
Applicants must submit a letter stating the dates of their fellowship/training and the name of the fellowship/training director. Applicant must be in a critical care training program or have ended training not more than one (1) year prior to the Congress.
Letter must be received by September 1, 2006 and sent to:
Society of Critical Care Medicine
RE: Abstract Award Application
701 Lee St., Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA
E-mail: education@sccm.org
Fax: 1-847-493-6425
The
Young Investigator Award
Applicant must have completed a training program at least 18 months but not more than six (6) years prior to the Congress. Please submit a letter detailing your status from your Director.
Letter must be received by September 1, 2006 and sent to:
Society of Critical Care Medicine
RE: Abstract Award Application
701 Lee St., Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA
E-mail: education@sccm.org
Fax: 1-847-493-6425
