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BMET of the Year Nomination
In order to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of Biomedical Engineering, the Virginia Biomedical Association's
board of directors chooses a "BMET of the Year" at each annual meeting. This person is chosen from nominees submitted by VBA members. If you know
a Biomed who deserves this recognition, please send in your nomination. The "Biomed of the Year " will be chosen at the annual meeting and
will receive a plaque and a check for $500.00, as well as recognition for a job well done. Nominations will be received up to two weeks before the
annual meeting.
 Rules
Online Nomination
Printable Mail-In Nomination Form (pdf format)
Judging Criterion:
BMET of the year will be chosen based on the nominees' activities in the
following areas. Judging will be based on a points system that is weighted
by the percentages shown for each area in the table below.
| 50% |
Professional Achievement
- new innovations
- patents
- recent formal education
- published articles & papers
- peer recognition
- professional organization memberships
- certifications
- years in profession
- other related activity
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| 25% |
Leadership
- development of the profession
- project leadership within organizations
- mentorship roles & peer training
- professional references by administration & customers
- other related activity
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| 15% |
Continuing Education
- service schools
- on the job training
- day courses by facility & organizations
- familiarization with codes & standards
- other related activity
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| 10% |
Civic Involvement
- organizational involvement (boy scouts, coaching, Elks etc)
- volunteerism (fire dept, EMS etc)
- leadership roles (town council, board of education etc)
- other related activity
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Rules:
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Explain in 250 words or less why your nominee should receive the BMET of the Year award.
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Please include your nominee's job title, employer and work location.
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VBA Directors and officers are not eligible for nomination.
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A discussion with the nominee’s immediate supervisor may be held to determine if nominee is in good standing and has exhibited the traits listed.
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See the annual meeting page for the current deadline.
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The winning nominee will be announced at the annual meeting
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The award receipient will receive a plaque and a $500.00 cash prize.
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Submit nominations by:
Mail: Download the Printable Nomination Form (pdf format)
On-Line form: below
Online Nomination Form:
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