Women in IR Champion Award

Award Type: Recognition award

Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be for SIR members globally

Purpose

Presented annually to recognize an individual who has consistently made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in IR, such as in sponsorship, mentorship, teaching, promotion, advocacy, and recruitment.

Award Benefits

• Recognition at the Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting
• Prestigious honor recognizing career contributions to women in interventional radiology

Eligibility

• Member of SIR for at least 10 years post-training
• Actively practicing
• Must have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in IR (sponsorship, mentorship, teaching, promotion, advocacy, recruitment)
• Award is intended for someone who has consistently and significantly contributed to promotion of women in IR
• The nominee must be a long-term member of SIR

Background

Launched at the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, this award recognizes outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to advancing women in interventional radiology.

Nomination Process

1. Self-Nomination or Peer Nomination: Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by a peer
2. Required Materials:
   • Two letters of support outlining how the nominee has contributed to the advancement of women in interventional radiology
   • For self-nominations: an additional letter of support (three letters total)
   • Current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee
3. Nomination Deadline: October 31 (based on past year deadline)
4. Submission: Submit all required materials as part of nomination package