Meritorious Service Award

Nomination Form
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Recipients

The Meritorious Service Award is presented by a Section in recognition of outstanding service to the Section, principally of a non-technical nature, that has significantly furthered the purpose of the Society continuously over a number of years in various programs and activities.

PROCEDURES

1.	Factors considered in evaluating candidate's qualifications.
	a. Fifteen years of dedicated service to the Society; however, on unusual and rare occasions a Society member of less than fifteen years may be mentioned. b. No restriction as to classification of membership.
2.	All nominations must be completely filled out using the official Section Meritorious Service Award form. The nomination shall be signed by at least five proposers. Forms are available from the IESNA office and Section 5-39 ­ 5-40 of the Section Handbook or by clicking here.
3.	The nomination shall be approved by the Section Board of Managers. Approved nominations shall be submitted to the Regional Vice President who will forward them to the Society office.
4.	The award is a "Meritorious Service Award" plaque issued by the Society office.
5.	The Meritorious Service Award is a significant and meaningful award for individuals having given exceptional service over a long period of time. It is not intended that an award be presented every year. The number of awards per Section shall not exceed one per year, except Sections with more than 250 members may make two awards per year for the first 5 years to recognize the "senior citizen" age category.

The Award is an engraved plaque issued through the IESNA office.
NOTE: The cost of the Meritorious Service Award plaque is a Section responsibility.

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