The Controlled Release Society grants this honor to a member who has demonstrated an emerging or sustained commitment to the global development of sciences and people in the controlled release area through their professional activities up to December 31 of the year before the award is presented. The Community Impact Award recognizes the significant contributions to controlled release science and services to the CRS scientific community. The CRS retains the right not to grant any award for any given year if the candidates are not at the level of scientific excellence required.
Criteria
- The award may be considered based upon the activities of a group of individuals, provided that a single, active CRS member is specified as the nominee.
- Nominee(s) must demonstrate a clear track record of success and lasting impact of his/her/their ED&I activities within one or more of his/her/their professional networks.
- The nominee must uphold and promote the principles outlined in the CRS code of conduct.
- Specific evidence of exemplary services in global controlled release research, development & innovation and its community initiatives must be provided in the nomination form. Please discuss these efforts in order of importance and impact. Relevant activities include but are not limited to:
- Outreach and community service efforts that focus on the inclusion and/or support of groups underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
- Service on global leadership and member engagement committees.
- Peer-reviewed publications focused on global controlled release science and technology.
- Grant or industry-funded programs focused on research experiences to engage a holistic membership.
- A history of mentoring underrepresented students or young industry scientists.
- A research focus that improves healthcare accessibility or other global challenges.
- Contributions to CRS, such as engagement in local chapters or focus groups.
Nominations
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted through the same form for consideration. Please note, self-nominations are greatly encouraged. The following areas will be reviewed for eligibility by the Award Committee:
- Contributions to Drug Delivery Science (50% - Primary Criteria)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to global impact via collaborations/mentoring/developing future controlled release scientists from our holistic membership base (20%)
- A CV for the nominee is required
Award nominations do not carry over from year to year. The nominee must be an active CRS member or become a member if selected as the awardee.
Selection Process
The Community Impact Award Committee will make the selection of the awardee. The committee is composed of a Chair, who is a member of the Global Member Engagement Committee, selected by the CRS Global Member Engagement Committee, as well as five other members of the Global Member Engagement Committee.
Award
- Award Plaque and recognition during the Annual Meeting
- Honorarium
- Awardee will present a talk during the Annual Meeting
- Awardee will receive complimentary Annual Meeting registration
