This annual distinguished service award is dedicated to recognizing and honoring an individual who has made lasting significant contributions to the International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Society (ICMRS).

Award application and selection procedures:

1. The Award Nomination Committee, consisting of ICMRS Executive Committee Members, nominates individuals for the Award. Dr. Yi-Xian Qin serves as the Chair of the Nomination Committee. 
2. Nominees must be ICMRS members in good standing.
3. Nominees should submit the application form, curriculum vitae, resume or a short bio, and up to 3 letter(s) of support.
4. The Awards Committee, consisting of previous awardees, past Presidents and Board of DirectorsChairs, will critically evaluate the applicant’ records and submit a ranked order list of top nominees to the ICMRS Executive Committee, who will decide the semi-finalists. The President and the Board of Directors Chair will select the awardees.

The award will be in the form of a plaque.

All documents can be sent to ICMRS (icmrs@icmrs.net) via email. The submission deadline is August 1, 2016.