Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the Wound Healing Society.

Present Distinguished Service Award Winner - 2011
Patricia A. Hebda, Ph.D.

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Updated Guidelines:

The Distinguished Service Award will be presented for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the Wound Healing Society. The award is given to a WHS scientist, physician, nurse, administrator who has served the society for at least 10 years.

Nominations should be made by one (1) member of the Society with supporting letters from at least two (2), but no more than three (3) other members. The nomination materials should also include a selective CV of no more than five (5) pages that highlights the nominee’s contributions to the WHS. Publications are not necessary unless they are clearly related to the award.

The award will be presented at the WHS annual meeting. The awardee will receive a plaque, free registration for the meeting, travel and lodging (subject to change).

The nominees will be reviewed and ranked by the awards committee. The ranking will be provided to the WHS BOD for final decision.