Awards

The Grenvik Family Award for Ethics is given each year to recognize an SCCM member in good standing who has devoted significant efforts toward ethical problems in critical care. The award recognizes a person who promotes humanistic and ethical values in critical care.

The award was initiated by Christer Grenvik’s parents, Dr. Ake and Mrs. Inger Grenvik, and was established in 1989 by the Foundation for Critical Care. Christer Grenvik, MD, died at age 30 of a brain tumor while he was an anesthesiology resident. The Christer Grenvik Memorial Fund is funded by Dr. Ake and Mrs. Inger Grenvik.

During his last two years of life, Christer Grenvik became deeply religious and concerned with the critically and terminally ill patient’s autonomy when deciding on choice of treatment. He became particularly interested in the ethical problems of these situations and compassionate care of patients in the terminal stage. Therefore, the goals and objectives of the award are to memorialize Christer Grenvik’s great concern for these problems.

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility
The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. Must demonstrate significant contributions toward addressing ethical problems in critical care.
2. Must have demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or other SCCM activities at the local, regional, national, or international level.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member summarizing the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level.
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The Ethics Section leadership evaluates nominees and selects the recipient based on the established criteria. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, $1,000, and complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Patient Safety First! Award recognizes one intensive care unit (ICU) or program that demonstrates novel, effective patient safety initiatives for critically ill and injured patients. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.
2. At least one member of the applying team must be a current member of SCCM.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once in five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The selection committee will consider the following criteria when evaluating applications: 

1. Length of time patient safety initiatives have been in place 
2. Implementation of specific projects linked to direct patient safety and patient care 
3. Demonstration of innovation that provides models for emulation 
4. Evidence of multiprofessional efforts to improve care in the ICU 
5. Provision of data for evaluation of effectiveness 

Submission Requirements

1. The nominee must describe the team’s critical care setting and how it supports patient safety.
2. Patient safety initiatives must have been in place for at least one year prior to applying.

By submitting an application, your team agrees to allow SCCM to use information from its application to publicly promote the award.

A representative from the awarded ICU or program is required to participate in a podcast to discuss the program.

The awarded team must wait at least five years after receiving the award to reapply. The team can reapply only if their application demonstrates new initiatives, not continuations of previous applications. This five-year wait period allows for implementation and evaluation of the new initiatives.

Selection
The SCCM Quality and Safety Committee votes on the nominees based on the criteria listed above, using the awards portal. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for approval.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque and one complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1. 

 For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Drs. Joseph and Rae Brown Award recognizes an SCCM member who has significantly advanced multiprofessional quality care for critically ill and injured patients at the regional or local level. The award was established to honor the Browns for their work in organizing and sustaining the Pennsylvania Society of Critical Care Medicine, which later became the Pennsylvania Chapter of SCCM. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility
The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria 
The nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Must have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to chapter matters during the previous year.
2. Must demonstrate dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of critical care at a regional or local level during the past year.
3. Must demonstrate exceptional leadership contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of chapters over a period of time.
4. Must demonstrate innovation or meritorious contributions that improve the care provided to critically ill patients and their families in the recipient’s country, state, or region.
5. Must be an outstanding clinician/teacher and role model of excellence in both the teaching and clinical practice of critical care in the local or regional area.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member that includes a summary of the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level.
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member. 

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The Pennsylvania Chapter leadership evaluates nominees and selects the recipient based on the established criteria. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The Pennsylvania Chapter’s recommendation is forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque and $1,000. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Drs. Vidyasagar and Nagamani Dharmapuri Award for Excellence in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, sponsored by Drs. Vidyasagar and Nagamani Dharmapuri, is conferred annually to recognize an individual for sustained exemplary and pioneering achievement in the care of critically ill and injured infants and children.

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.
2. The nominee must be a member of the Pediatrics Section.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The nominee must have distinguished themselves by achieving national and international professional prominence by virtue of personal character, leadership, eminence in clinical practice, and outstanding contributions to research, education, program development, and advocacy for pediatric critical care medicine.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member summarizing the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care.
3. Submit two (2) letters of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The SCCM Pediatrics Section Nominating Committee selects the nominee who will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Personal attributes that distinguish the recipient as a pediatric critical care medicine pioneer and exemplar
2. Leadership in pediatric critical care, as evidenced by current and past academic and organizational accomplishments
3. Contributions that specifically further the mission, vision, and values of SCCM, specifically pertaining to the care of critically ill and injured infants and children
4. Scientific publications, specifically related to the care of critically ill and injured infants and children
5. Research grants and projects that have advanced the care of critically ill and injured infants and children
6. Teaching accomplishments, especially those that have impacted the training of healthcare professionals in pediatric critical care medicine
7. Contributions to pediatric critical care through other medical societies and organizations
8. Contributions to the community and volunteerism, specifically related to pediatric medical and/or educational programs
9. Awards and honors

At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, $500, and one complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

 Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1. 

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Family-Centered Care Innovation Award is presented to a unit or program that demonstrates novel, effective methods of providing care to critically ill and injured patients and their families. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. Patient- and family-centered care initiatives that have been in place for at least one year.
2. At least one member of the applying team must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.
3. Patient and Family Support Committee members can apply only if they step down from evaluating applications in the years they apply.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once in five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The selection committee will consider the following criteria when evaluating applications: 

1. Implementation of projects directly linked to patient care. 
2. Demonstration of innovation that provides models for emulation.  
3. Evidence of multiprofessional efforts to improve care that includes families in the ICU.  
4. Provision of comprehensive services 
5. Fostering of support for families of critically ill and injured patients in ways that are meaningful to families.  
6. Inclusion of families in efforts to provide care to critically ill and injured patients during their ICU stay, including end-of-life care.  
7. Provision of data for evaluation of effectiveness 

Submission Requirements
The following guidelines must be used when submitting your application:

1. Limit your team’s application to three (3) typed pages.
2. On page 1 (the cover page), include your team’s institution/affiliation, unit or program name, and address. List all of your team members’ names, credentials, and roles. Note which team member you would like SCCM to contact about the award and at what address, phone, fax, and email (your team contact).
3. On pages 2 and 3, describe the critical care setting of your team and how it supports patients and their families. The Society will remove direct references from these pages, such as names, to ensure impartial evaluation.

By submitting an application, your team agrees to allow SCCM to use information from its application to publicly promote patient- and family-centered care and the award.

The awarded team must wait at least five years after receiving the award to reapply. The team can reapply only if their application demonstrates new initiatives, not continuations of previous applications. This five-year wait period allows for implementation and evaluation of the new initiatives.

Selection
The SCCM Patient and Family Support Committee selects the nominee based on the criteria, using the awards portal. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval. 

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque and one complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1. 

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The ICU Heroes Award recognizes that patients and families are an integral part of intensive care unit (ICU) care. The award is given to an ICU patient and family and to the multiprofessional team that delivered the care. 

Two awards will be presented during the SCCM Critical Care Congress Opening Session: one for a pediatric ICU and one for an adult ICU for participation in the care and recovery of the patient. Each institution and patient’s family will receive a plaque. Complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration and funding for travel will be provided to award recipients. The award recipients will share their stories with the SCCM membership.

Nominating Body
Voting members of SCCM.

Eligibility
The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once in five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The selection committee will consider the following criteria when evaluating applications: 

1. Clinical details 
2. Principal diagnosis 
3. ICU course 
4. Hospital course 
5. Outpatient course 
6. Final outcome 
7. How does this patient’s course demonstrate multiprofessional care? 

Submission Requirements
A patient’s story (no more than three pages) with focus on attention to patient- and family-centered aspects of care.

Selection
The SCCM Patient and Family Support Committee selects the nominees based on the criteria, using the awards portal. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval. 

Recognition

1. Two awards will be presented: one for a pediatric ICU and one for an adult ICU for participation in the care and recovery of the patient.
2. Each institution and patient’s family will receive a plaque.
3. Complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration and funding for travel will be provided to patient and their family, along with one member of the team.
4. The award will be presented during the SCCM Opening Session.
5. The award recipients will share their stories with the SCCM membership. 

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1. 

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Innovation in Education Award recognizes an educator or team of educators who demonstrate(s) excellence and creativity in the development of an innovative educational program. The award was established to recognize meritorious educational program development that enhances education (particularly multiprofessional education) relating to management of the critically ill patient.

The educational program can be focused on any specific type of learner; however, programs that involve multiprofessional education are viewed favorably. Programs or approaches that can readily be used in other institutions are also viewed favorably. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.
2. At least one member of the applying team must be a current member of SCCM.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The educational program can be focused on any specific type of learner; however, programs that involve multiprofessional education are viewed favorably. Programs or approaches that can readily be used in other institutions are also viewed favorably.  

 The following criteria will be used when evaluating applications: 

1. Development of an educational program related to management of critically ill patients. 
2. Demonstration that the program is novel and innovative. 
3. Demonstration of the effectiveness of the program based on evaluations by participants or other data. 
4. The educational program can be focused on any specific type of learner. Programs that involve multiprofessional education will be viewed favorably. 
5. Programs or approaches that can readily be utilized in other institutions will be viewed favorably. 

Submission Requirements
The following guidelines must be used when submitting your application:

1. The educator or team of educators must submit an application detailing the development of the educational program and how it enhances education relating to management of critically ill patients.
2. Limit the application to three typed pages.
3. On page 1 (the cover page), include the applicant’s institution/affiliation or program name and address. List all team members’ names, credentials, and roles. Note principal contact’s name, address, phone, fax, and email.
4. On pages 2 and 3, describe the educational program, target audience, learning objectives, a summary of program evaluations, and a description of what is novel or innovative about this program. The Society will remove direct references from these pages, such as names, to ensure impartial evaluation.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

By submitting an application, the team agrees to allow SCCM to use information from its application to publicly promote innovations in education and the award.

The awarded team must wait at least five years after receiving the award to reapply. The team can reapply only if their application demonstrates a new program, not continuations of previous applications. This five-year wait period allows for administration and evaluation of the new program.

Selection
Council liaisons for the Fundamentals, Review and Assessment, and Knowledge and Skills business lines select the nominee based on the criteria, using the awards portal. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval. 

Recognition
The individual or one member of the winning team will receive a plaque and one complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. At least one team representative is expected to attend the presentation and accept the award in person.

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence honors Norma J. Shoemaker, RN, MN, FCCM, SCCM's first executive director. Norma Shoemaker’s career as a critical care nurse and SCCM executive director spanned the decades during which critical care evolved into a recognized specialty. As SCCM’s founding executive director, she played an instrumental role in nurturing SCCM, which evolved from humble beginnings to a professionally respected, international, multiprofessional organization. To encourage excellence in critical care nursing, and in recognition of Norma Shoemaker’s dedication to SCCM and critical care, the Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence was established in 1992.

The award recognizes an SCCM nurse member who demonstrates excellence in critical care clinical practice, education, and/or administration. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. Must be a voting member of SCCM.
2. Must be an active SCCM nurse member for a minimum of three years.
3. Must be an SCCM Nursing Section member.
4. Must have documented attendance at a minimum of one SCCM Critical Care Congress during the previous three years.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
The nominee must have distinguished themself by achieving excellence in critical care, clinical practice, education, and/or administration and must have demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or activities at the local, chapter, or national level.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member summarizing the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level.
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The SCCM Nursing Section Executive Committee vote on the nominees based on the criteria listed above, using the awards portal. Recipients are ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for approval. 

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, a $1,000 honorarium, complimentary registration to the SCCM Critical Care Congress, and reimbursement for travel expenses related to Congress attendance in an amount not to exceed $1,500. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

Submit a Nomination 

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Safar Global Partner Award, sponsored by SCCM, is awarded annually to an individual, hospital, or organization that expands the global reach of SCCM. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility
The individual or a member of the hospital or organization must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing. 

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. Individuals and/or institutions that have distinguished themselves by material contributions to SCCM’s achievement of its international priorities.
2. Must objectively document the contribution and direct link to the measurable achievement of SCCM’s international priorities.
3. Nominees may be from anywhere around the globe, including the United States.

Examples include:

• Increased distribution of Fundamentals programs in Latin America, Asia (with a focus on China), the Middle East and North Africa
• Expanded distribution of Fundamentals products in Latin America, Asia (with a focus on China), the Middle East and North Africa

Submission Requirements

1. Submit a recent CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member outlining the achievements of SCCM’s international priorities.
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The three most recent SCCM past presidents (excluding the current past president) evaluate and vote on the nominees based on the above criteria. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. Their recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval. Candidates are evaluated based on the criteria above. Recipients are ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.

Recognition
The awardee receives a crystal award. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

 Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Shubin-Weil Master Clinician/Teacher: Excellence in Bedside Teaching Award recognizes an SCCM member who is a role model in both the teaching and ethical practice of critical care. Nominees must have substantially furthered the expert and appropriate use of life support interventions. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. Must be a voting member of SCCM.
2. Must not be nationally or internationally well-known or recognized by their research efforts.
3. Must be a member of at least one SCCM Specialty Section.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. Must have a combination of attributes that makes the nominee a role model of excellence in both the teaching and ethical practice of critical care.
2. Must have direct patient responsibilities.
3. Must be recognized as an outstanding clinician/teacher.
4. Must not be nationally or internationally well-known or recognized by their research efforts.
5. Innovative and substantive contributions to critical care clinical/basic research may be cited as additional considerations but are not major criteria for selection. 

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member summarizing the nominee's accomplishments 
3. Submit two (2) letters of support from nominee’s trainees. The trainees do not need to be SCCM members.

Past presidents, Council, and Board of Regents are ineligible to write nomination letters during their tenure.

Selection
A subcommittee of at least five (5) past presidents, excluding the current past president, vote for the recipient. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The recommendation will be forwarded to Council and/or Executive Committee for final approval.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque and $500. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

 Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1. 

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice that has significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes within the awardee’s area of responsibility. 

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility
The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.

Ineligibility
Board of Regents, Council, and ACCM committee members are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.    

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. The nominee must be currently engaged in a clinical environment as evidenced by leadership roles they currently hold related to the clinical practice of critical care.
2. The nominee must show a history of employment in a clinical environment as evidenced by leadership roles they have held.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member.
3. Submit at least three (3) letters of support from individuals from more than one institution who were involved with the activity(ies) noted in the criteria, emphasizing how the nominee has demonstrated leadership in support of the award criteria.

Board of Regents, Council, and ACCM committee members are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The selection committee considers the following criteria:

1. Has the nominee met all of the eligibility criteria noted above?
2. Has the nominee made a significant contribution(s) to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice?
3. Has the nominee significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes?
4. Has the nominee demonstrated the use of the multiprofessional team in achieving the stated outcomes?
5. Has the nominee demonstrated the “Learn It, Deliver It, Measure It, and Improve It” quality improvement paradigm in regular use at the nominee’s institution?
6. Is the nominee a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) in good standing?
7. Does the intensive care unit (ICU) meet the Leapfrog Group’s ICU Physician Staffing (IPS) standard? 

Hospitals fulfilling the IPS standard operate adult or pediatric general medical and/or surgical ICUs and neurologic ICUs that are managed or comanaged by intensivists who:

• Are present during daytime hours and provide clinical care exclusively in the ICU
• When not present on site or via telemedicine, return pages at least 95% of the time:
  • within five minutes and
  • arrange for a physician or physician extender certified in Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) to reach ICU patients within five minutes

The selection committee will vote on the nominees based on the above criteria, using the awards portal. Recipients are ineligible to receive the award more than once every 5 years. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The recommendation of the committee will be forwarded to Council for final approval.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, $500, and complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. 

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The David J. Martin Visionary Leadership Award recognizes an SCCM member who exemplifies outstanding leadership, strategic foresight, and sustained commitment to advancing critical care. The award honors an individual whose efforts have transformed institutions, inspired innovation, or shaped the future of the critical care community through bold and enduring contributions.

Named in honor of SCCM’s longtime CEO/EVP, whose visionary leadership over more than 25 years guided the organization through significant growth and innovation, this award celebrates those who dare to reimagine the future of critical care.

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. Individuals from any profession or discipline within critical care may be nominated.
2. The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
Nominees must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a current voting member of SCCM in good standing.
2. Demonstrate sustained leadership and strategic impact within the field of critical care.
3. Have led multiprofessional initiatives or programs that resulted in meaningful, long-lasting improvements in clinical care, professional development, research, organizational governance, or policy.
4. Show evidence of mentorship, innovation, and collaboration that has strengthened the critical care community.
5. Embody the values of vision, integrity, and service exemplified by the award’s namesake.

Submission Requirements

1. A letter of nomination outlining the nominee’s contributions and alignment with the award criteria.
2. A current CV or professional biography of the nominee.
3. Optional: Documentation or examples of initiatives or programs led by the nominee.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The same task force of past presidents that is used for selection of the Shubin-Weil Award and Distinguished Service Awards will be used for the selection. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance.

Recognition
The awardee will receive an honorary plaque and $1,000. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. 

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The American College of Critical Care Medicine Distinguished Investigator Award recognizes an established and active SCCM clinical investigator for meritorious and pioneering clinical research in critical care who has significantly contributed to the understanding of disease or treatment of patients. 

Nominating Body 

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates. 
2. Self-nominations are accepted. 

Eligibility

1. The nominee must be an SCCM Select member in good standing. 
2. The nominee must be a fellow or master of ACCM (FCCM/MCCM) in good standing.

Ineligibility
Board of Regents, Council, and ACCM committee members are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years. 

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. Must have completed training. 
2. Must demonstrate substantial contributions to critical care research by publishing in peer-reviewed medical journals, presenting research data at scientific meetings, and/or lecturing on research findings. 
3. Must demonstrate honors and awards. 

Submission Requirements 

1. Submit an updated CV. 
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM Professional, Select or Retired member. 
3. Submit two (2) letters of support. One must be from an FCCM member in good standing. 

Board of Regents, Council, and ACCM committee members are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure. 

Selection
Eligible nominations are evaluated and scored by the ACCM Awards Committee through the SCCM awards portal based on the established evaluation criteria. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The ACCM Awards Committee forwards its recommendation(s) to the ACCM Board of Regents for final approval. The Board recommendation will be forwarded to the Executive Council (EC) for final approval. 

Recognition
The awardee receives a crystal award, complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration, and reimbursement of airfare and hotel expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500. The award will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. 

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1. 

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Asmund S. Laerdal Memorial Lecture Award commemorates Asmund S. Laerdal, creator of the Resusci Anne manikins used in CPR training procedures. The recipient is chosen from the SCCM Critical Care Congress faculty for extensive involvement in critical care research and publishing. The awardee receives a 50% discount off SCCM Critical Care Congress registration and $5,000. For additional information regarding this award, please contact SCCM.

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The Distinguished Service Award recognizes SCCM members who have made exceptional leadership contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of SCCM over an extended period of time.

Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates.
2. Self-nominations are accepted.

Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing.
2. The immediate past president and past chancellor are automatic awardees because of their level of commitment and duration of service to SCCM.
3. Automatic annual nominees include all Council members who rotated off in the year following their term and Congress cochairs

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once every five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria

1. Must demonstrate measurable contributions.
2. Must have provided exceptional leadership contributions over a sustained period of time.
3. Examples of measurable contributions include:
   1. Duration of membership/member of Creative Community
   2. Committee/task force member contributions
   3. Committee/task force leadership
   4. Member of SCCM governance

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV.
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM member summarizing the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level. 
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The SCCM President appoints a task force consisting of past presidents and the president-elect. The same task force of past presidents that is used for selection of the Shubin-Weil Award candidates can be used for the selection of Distinguished Service Awards. The president-elect will chair the task force. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The selection committee’s recommendation is forwarded to Council and /or Executive Committee for final approval. 

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, which will be presented during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation.

 Submit a Nomination 

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has demonstrated meritorious contributions to the field of critical care through the advancement of medical science, medical education, or medical care. 

 Nominating Body

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates. 
2. Self-nominations are accepted. 

Eligibility
It is not required that the nominee be an SCCM member.

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. Members of the selection committee are also ineligible to be nominated for the award. An individual is ineligible to receive the award more than once in five years.  

EXCEPTION: In the event less than five nominations are received, Council will be contacted for recommendations or to determine if the award should be awarded in that year. 

Criteria
Must have demonstrated a lifetime of meritorious contributions to the field of critical care.

Submission Requirements

1. Submit an updated CV. 
2. Submit a nomination letter from an SCCM voting member in good standing summarizing the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care at the local or regional level.
3. Submit one letter of support from an SCCM voting member.

Board of Regents, Council, and members of the selection committee are ineligible to write letters of support during their tenure.

Selection
The SCCM President appoints a task force consisting of five Council members. The president-elect will chair the task force. At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance. The selection committee’s recommendation is forwarded to Council and /or Executive Committee for final approval. 

At the discretion of the selection committee, if a tie occurs, a conference call may be scheduled to discuss the candidates and determine whether an additional vote is necessary or if multiple candidates should advance.

Recognition
The awardee receives a plaque, which will be presented during the Opening Session of the SCCM Critical Care Congress. The awardee will also be recognized during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. 

Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1.

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.

The Presidential Citation recognizes SCCM members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to SCCM during the previous year.

Nominating Body 

1. Voting members of SCCM and SCCM staff are eligible to nominate candidates. 
2. Self-nominations are accepted. 

Eligibility
Must be a voting member of SCCM in good standing. 

Ineligibility
Council and Board of Regents are ineligible to nominate or be nominated during their tenure. 

Criteria
Individuals must have made extraordinary contributions of time, resources, and innovation to SCCM during the previous year. 

Submission Requirements 

1. Must provide a summary of the nominee’s contributions and accomplishments to SCCM during the past year  
2. Must include a summary of the nominee’s accomplishments in critical care  

Selection
Council and/or Executive Committee will review and approve the list of nominees.

Recognition
The awardee receives a letter and certificate, which will be mailed to the recipient. The recipients will be recognized during the ACCM Convocation/SCCM Awards Presentation. 

 Submit a Nomination

Deadline: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1. 

Notification: All recipients will be notified by email by December 1.

For additional information regarding this award, please contact Claudia Misiaszek.