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The Citation for Outstanding Service to the SocietyCitation for Outstanding Service to the Society Nomination FormQualificationsThis Citation is intended to recognize individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level, including, but not limited to, services performed at Section meetings, special Section meetings, and Society Conferences.This Citation is not intended to recognize technological achievement, service in Society Offices, or services, which may be more appropriately recognized by the Society Citation or other medals or awards. Five individuals may be selected annually but discretion is strongly advised. The Committee shall have at least one face-to-face meeting or telephone conference call to discuss qualifications of all candidates for this citation prior to final balloting. Citation for Outstanding Service Award Committee:The selection committee shall consist of the Sections Vice-President as Chair, the Engineering, Editorial, and Conference Vice-Presidents, and the Chair of the International Relations Committee.Balloting ProceduresNominations for this Citation shall be solicited from each Section of the Society by the Sections Vice-President. Additional nominations may be made by any member of the Society as provided in Section XI.E.5 of the Administrative Practices.If more than five individuals are nominated in a single year, the preferential balloting procedures set forth in Section XI.D.1.d of the Administrative Practices shall be followed, except that only the five top scoring candidates shall be considered in the final balloting. These five candidates (or fewer, if less than five are nominated and preferential balloting is not needed) shall be listed on a final ballot. Members of the selection committee, including the chair, shall indicate acceptance or rejection of each nominee and return the final ballot to Headquarters for tabulation within two weeks. Each nominee receiving three or more votes of acceptance shall be granted the Citation subject to approval of the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors. Section XI.E.5E. GENERAL RULES5. NominationsAny member of the Society shall be entitled to nominate candidates for Honorary Membership, the Honor Roll, Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society, the President's Proclamation, or for a medal award. Such nominations must be in writing, giving the reasons why the writer believes the award justified, and shall be made to the chair of the appropriate committee. |