Leadership Development Award

Award Information

This award recognizes an individual who develops future leaders among faculty by demonstrating exceptional leadership.
Please note that this is not a leadership award, but rather a leadership mentor award.

Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate substantial contributions in three out of four of the following areas:

• Innovation and creativity that:
  • Leads to new and/or improved processes
  • Brings a unique perspective to relationships
• Mentorship:
  • Serves as an advocate and guide for professional development
  • Encourages, develops, and inspires professional service
• Communication:
  • Listens actively
  • Solicits feedback and input
  • Seeks to understand before being understood
  • Provides constructive criticism that leads to growth and development
• Leads by example:
  • Serves as a role model to faculty colleagues
  • Demonstrates collaborative spirit

Requirements

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Employed at least half-time at the time of nomination (0.5 FTE) at a PAEA member program and for a minimum of three cumulative years in PA education. All years do not have to be at the same program.

NOMINATION LETTER

• Nomination letter describing in detail how the award criteria were met, including evidence of performance above and beyond the nominee’s job description

LETTERS OF SUPPORT

• Two letters of support  addressing the author’s first-hand knowledge of the nominee with relation to three out of the four award criteria

CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME

• Nominee’s complete CV or resume