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REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS – Deadline: February 16, 2024

2024 Joseph B. Martin Dean’s Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women Staff

The Dean’s Award for Leadership in the Advancement of Women Staff was initiated in 1999 by Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, to recognize staff members committed to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In 2007, the Award was renamed the “Joseph B. Martin Dean's Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women” to honor Dr. Martin for his long-standing support of the mission it recognizes.

The nomination process for the Award is coordinated by the Joint Committee on the Status of Women at HMS and HSDM.

  • Nominees may be of any gender and may be nominated by any HMS/HSDM staff or faculty member including colleagues at the Wyss Institute.
  • The award recipient is recommended by the JCSW Dean’s Award Selection Subcommittee and selected by George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
  • The staff awardee will receive be recognized at the June 5, 2024 JCSW meeting.

    Evaluation Criteria:

Nominees for the Staff Dean’s Leadership Award will be considered based on the following criteria:

  • How does the nominee encourage women staff to attain their full career potential?  
  • How has the nominee helped to create an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance? 
  • The nominee should be established in their career and have made a truly notable contribution to the advancement of women staff. 
  • The nominee should set an example as a mentor, role model and activist whose efforts extend broadly within our institution. 
  • Previously submitted nominations may be re-submitted with updated information.

Nomination Information and Guidelines:

  • All nominations and statements of support must be submitted online NO LATER THAN February 16, 2024. If you cannot access the online form, please contact the JCSW Administrative Coordinator. 
  • A statement of support is optional, but highly recommended to bolster nomination. The statement of support may be composed, or submitted, by more than one person. The statement should describe specific ways the nominee has contributed to the advancement of women staff at HMS or HSDM.

Statements of Support

Up to 2 statements of support (no more than 2 pgs of length each) will be accepted for each nominee.

  • Multiple supporters may sign one statement
  • The nomination form and/or statements of support should provide specific details and examples documenting accomplishments of the nominee in each of the following areas:
    • How long nominee has served in their leadership role
    • Outreach efforts to recruit, retain, and promote women staff (e.g. appointments in executive positions)
    • Effective retention strategies
    • Enhancing the ability of women staff to attain their full career potential
    • Support for programs to assist with career/family balance
    • Development of an environment conducive to career development

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Questions:

If you have any questions about your nomination or this award, please contact the JCSW Administrative Coordinator. 

Click here for a printable version of these instructions.

Thank you for your interest and efforts in nominating an outstanding candidate.  Your participation in selecting a deserving recipient of this important award is greatly appreciated.