Criteria and Eligibility

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Criteria and Eligibility

Please review the below list of Heart Rhythm Society Recognition Awards, which indicates who is eligible as well as the award's purpose. When nominating a candidate, please include the name of the award in your letter. The deadline for award nominations is Monday, September 22, 2008.

Distinguished Scientist Award
Purpose:	Recognition for an individual who has made major contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology
Eligibility:	Nominees must be members of the Heart Rhythm Society
Frequency:	One award (either clinical or basic); given annually
Distinguished Service Award
Purpose:	Recognition for an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Heart Rhythm Society
Eligibility:	Nominees need not be members of the Heart Rhythm Society
Frequency:	One award; given annually
Distinguished Teacher Award
Purpose:	Recognition for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding skills as a teacher in the field of cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology
Eligibility:	Nominees must be members of the Heart Rhythm Society
Frequency:	One award; given annually
Pioneer in Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Award
Purpose:	Recognition for an individual who has been active in cardiac pacing and/or cardiac electrophysiology for many years, and has made significant contributions to the field
Eligibility:	Nominees need not be members of the Heart Rhythm Society
Frequency:	One award; given annually

Award Description:

Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions
Coach airfare for one to Scientific Sessions
Hotel accommodations for duration of the annual meeting
Recognition in the Scientific Sessions official awards booklet
Presentation of award by colleague of recipient's choice
Award Plaque

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