APS College Outstanding Service Award

1. The Award is the responsibility of each APS College.
2. Each College will form a Selection Committee which will review the nominations for the Award.
3. The College Award Selection Committee will provide details of the proposed Award winner to the APS Board of Directors for consideration.
4. The Selection Committee will recommend only one candidate in respect of each College.

To be eligible to receive the award a candidate must:

1. have been a Fellow (formerly Member) or Academic Member of the relevant College for a minimum of eight (8) years
2. not be a current member of a National College Committee during the nomination and selection period for this award.

1. Calls for nominations for all College Awards will be communicated in the APS digital communication channel. 
2. Proposers and seconders must hold the grade of Fellow or Academic Member of the relevant College. 
3. Each nomination must include the names of two (2) referees who have indicated their willingness to support the nomination; both of whom hold the grade of Fellow or Academic Member of the relevant College. 
4. Supporting documents of how the candidate meets the Judging Criteria are to be submitted.

To nominate for this award, click here.

In judging nominees for the Award, the selection committee will have regard to:

1. The nominee as indicated by the period of time (over and above the 8 year minimum requirement for eligibility for this award) at the grade of Fellow or Academic Member of the College
2. The extent to which the nominee has been active in the affairs of the College throughout the period of their membership of that College, and in their demonstrable contributions in a number of the following areas:
   1. By holding a position on a committee;
   2. The nominee’s past and current activities in mentoring existing and aspiring members of the College;
   3. Training and education activities within the College area;
   4. Chaired College Conference Committees/ Local Organising Committees and/or Scientific programs;
   5. Substantial contribution to submissions
   6. Initiatives such as promotion/ advocacy/ media communications;
   7. Primary organiser of CPD events;
   8. Member recruitment and engagement; 
   9. College-relevant community engagement

Successful candidates for an APS College Outstanding Service Award:

1. receive a certificate; 
2. be recognised via APS digital communication channels

Nominations are due by July 31 each year. 

To nominate for this award, click here.

For any further information, please contact:
Member Groups Administrator
Tel: 1800 333 497
Email: [email protected]