Award for Excellence in Reporting of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery Issues
Purpose:To honor a member of the print or electronic media whose work has significantly contributed tothe education of the public about the dental specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and thepositive impact on the public health and welfare resulting from the surgical procedures provided
by dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout the United States.

Criteria:

Journalists in the United States who have produced written materials or broadcasts that areintended for the general public and related to oral and maxillofacial surgery. Examples of eligible
material include trauma management, oral cancer, dental implants, third molar (wisdom tooth)
extraction, and orthognathic surgery.

Selection:

Submissions may be gleaned from newspapers, magazines, radio, national, local or cable
television networks, and such Internet-based sources as Web sites, newswire services, andonline publications.

The award is given to an individual, not an organization.

●Entries must have been published or broadcast in the past two years prior to the Advisory
Committee on Awards Nominations’ meeting.

●Entries must be received by AAOMS no later than January 31, annually.

Nominations will be accepted from journalists, AAOMS fellows and members, AAOMS staff, andmembers of the public who have benefited from oral and maxillofacial surgery information
appearing in an article or broadcast.
Journalists may be nominated for more than one article or broadcast.

Each nominated article or broadcast must be accompanied by a separate entry form. (Entryforms may be duplicated.)Each entry must be accompanied by a copy of the nominated article or broadcast.
Acceptable formats are as follows:
Print newspapers and magazines: A copy of the original printed material
Radio: Entries should be recorded on a blank cassette tape or DVD.
Television (national, local or cable): Entries must be submitted on ½” VHS tape or blank DVD.
Internet: Entries should include a hard-copy print out of the material along with the Web
address if appropriate.

Judging is based on the following criteria:
Originality (no reprints or pickups),

Overall content and clarity of message,

Educational benefits to the public

Quality of writing (content must be accurate, current, well-researched and well-written)

Entries are judged by a committee composed of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, association
executives and communication professionals.

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Award for Excellence for Reporting on OMS Issues (Cont’d)Judges will look for articles and broadcasts that accurately reflect the role of the oral andmaxillofacial surgeon in the treatment of patients, new techniques and treatment options, publicawareness messages, etc.
The recipient of the AAOMS Media Award will be notified following approval by the Board ofTrustees.

Award:An engraved plaque of recognition

When Given: The winner of the award will be announced during the Association’s opening ceremony of theannual meeting.

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Nomination Form
Award For Excellence in Reporting of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery Issues1.

Name of Nominee (First, Middle, Last):

2.

Business/Institution Address (Street, City, State, Country, Phone No.)

3.

Name of Nominator (First, Middle, Last):

4.

Nominator's Address (Institution/Business, Street, City, State, Country, Phone No.):

5.

List your nominee's professional credentials:

6.

Describe and enumerate how the nominee’s work has significantly contributed to the education of the public
about the dental specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and the positive impact on the public health andwelfare resulting from the surgical procedures provided by dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout
the United States. Present succinctly why your nominee is recommended for this award.

7.

Include a current curriculum vitae with bibliography.

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Awards Nominating Committee
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5701
847/678-6200 **** 800/822-6637 **** FAX 847/678-4302
E-mail: clee@aaoms.org

AAOMS Awards and Lecture Program (8/23/11)
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AAOMS Awards Nominating Committee
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018-5701 or FAX to: 847/678-4302