CDA Award of Merit

The CDA Award of Merit is presented to a Dermatologist who has shown excellence in contributions made to the Canadian Dermatology Association over many years.

The contributions can be in all or some of the following areas:

• research activities;
• teaching;
• leadership, organizational and administrative ability; and
• community services.

Contributions in all areas is not required for a successful nomination; submissions will be evaluated on the quality and breadth of contributions. 

Due to the nature of the award, longitudinality of involvement with the CDA will be given more weight.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be current CDA members at the time of nomination. 
• This award open to living members, and will not be awarded posthumously.

Nomination Process

Nominations

• Nominations can be submitted by peers, colleagues or trainees.
• Letters from a minimum of two Certified Dermatologists must be included as part of the nomination package; these can include the letter of nomination and/or the letter(s) of support.
• Self-nomination is ineligible.
• Unsuccessful nominees may be resubmitted in a subsequent year.
• Recipients of the award are not eligible for future nomination for the same award.
• The Membership and Awards Committee shall evaluate all nominations, taking into consideration the eligibility and focus of the award.
• Any nomination submissions received beyond the deadline date will not be considered.

Nomination Package

Nominations should be accompanied by:

1. A letter detailing the reasons for nomination.
2. Up to two letters of support.
3. A current curriculum vitae of the nominee, up to a maximum of 20 pages.

• Reference letters should be clear, succinct, intentional and no more than two pages in length.
• Any additional letters/collateral submitted in excess of the list included above will be removed from the submission prior to evaluation.

The Award

• The CDA shall be under no obligation to make the award annually.
• The award will be presented at an awards ceremony during the CDA Annual Conference.
• The award recipient will receive tickets for themselves and one (1) guest to attend the President’s Evening at the CDA Annual Conference.