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Dear CCMS Members,
Collier County Medical Society is seeking nominations for its 2027 Physician Awards, now recognizing CCMS member physicians for their contributions to medicine and our community at every stage of their careers. The awards include the NEW CCMS Future Physician Leader Award, the CCMS Physician of the Year, and the CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award. The CCMS Board of Directors invites all CCMS physician members to submit nominations for these awards.
The awards will be presented at the 70th CCMS Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers, June 19th at Arthrex One Conference Center. Stay tuned for details at ccmsonline.org/events.
Please complete the nomination form by February 22, noting explicitly why the nominee is deserving of the award. We strongly encourage you to submit additional documentation such as supporting letters, CV, or news articles. All nominations must be made by CCMS member physicians.
NEW FOR 2027:
Future Physician Leader Criteria:
CCMS Member physician who has been in practice no longer than 10 years post residency/fellowship and has demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a commitment to advancing medicine, improving patient care, or serving our community. Nominees should have made notable contributions to their medical practice, hospital, professional society, advocacy efforts, or community and demonstrate strong potential for continued leadership and making a positive impact on the medical profession.
Physician of the Year Criteria:
CCMS Member who has demonstrated exceptional activities over the past year that reflect well on the medical profession, such as exemplary contributions to the practice of medicine, outstanding service to our community as a volunteer or benefactor, or leadership in advocacy efforts.
Lifetime Achievement Criteria:
CCMS Member whose body of work over the course of their career has gone above and beyond their daily role as a physician and serves as an inspiration to colleagues. For example, noteworthy innovations in medicine, significant improvements in access to or quality of care, or leadership in worthwhile causes for our community or for healthcare.
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