Honorarium
- Honorarium of $500
- Commemorative plaque
- Complimentary registration to the ORS Annual Meeting
- Complimentary registration to the Women’s Leadership Forum Reception
The winner must be present at the ORS Annual Meeting to accept the award.
Eligibility
- Nominee must be an ORS member* in good standing
- Nominations/applications for this award must be received by August 15 (self nominations are accepted).
- CV and a brief letter outlining achievements must be received for each candidate/nominee.
*Note: If you are not a member of the ORS, but would like to apply to be eligible for this award, visit our membership section of the website for an application. Thank you for your interest.
Submissions
A submission package must include:
- Nomination Letter
- Brief Letter Outlining Achievements
- Curriculum Vitae
Only complete electronic submissions will be considered for review.
Deadline for Submissions: September 15, 2018
The Women’s Leadership Forum Award is given every year to recognize a woman biologist, clinician, or engineer who, throughout her professional lifetime, has made significant contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. She will have also demonstrated outstanding leadership through service to the professional community and mentorship of colleagues and trainees.
| 2018 | Jennifer Westendorf, PhD |
| 2017 | Susan Chubinskaya, PhD |
| 2016 | Joan Bechtold, PhD |
| 2015 | Marjolein van der Meulen, PhD |
| 2014 | Mary Goldring, PhD |
| 2013 | Clare Rimnac, PhD |
| 2012 | Barbara Boyan, PhD |
| 2011 | Martha Gray, PhD |
| 2010 | Linda Sandell, PhD |
| 2009 | Jo Hannafin, MD, PhD |
| 2008 | Adele Boskey, PhD |
| 2007 | Joan McGowan, PhD |
| 2006 | Kate Vogel, PhD |
For further information, please contact Alyson Scolaro at scolaro@ors.org.
Learn more about the ORS Women’s Leadership Forum.
