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Nominations for the 2025 MAPS Volunteer and Leadership Awards are open through February 14th.
Who has inspired you? Who has influenced your career? Who has stepped up and created ways for you to learn and grow as a professional? This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues from around the globe who have made a difference to you and the Medical Affairs industry.
The MAPS Volunteer and Leadership Awards are given to MAPS members to recognize and appreciate their contributions to MAPS, the MA Community, and the profession. Our success as an industry leading organization is contingent on our members, their knowledge sharing, and leadership in pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics or a related field (Compliance, Regulatory, etc.), demonstrating thought leadership, and increasing the value medical affairs globally to patients, healthcare professionals and society.
Nominations are now open for the following 2025 Awards:
Nominations are now open for the following 2025 Awards: 
Volunteer of the Year – Recognizes a member or members for their contribution to MAPS made as a volunteer over the past year
Award Overview:
- Impact on MAPS organization
- Based on activity within the calendar year (2024)
- Recognized by peers related to their MAPS contributions
- innovative and inclusive approach when volunteering
- Acts as a formal or informal leader of volunteer activities
- Motivates others to volunteer
- Impact of contribution(s) on a regional and/or global level
Award Qualifications
- Volunteer must be a current member in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years as an active volunteer on one or more of the following: committee, working group, Special Interest Group (SIG), Focus Area Working Group (FAWG), Chapter, Presenter, or Content Contributor
- Nominee must be a current MAPS member in good standing
Mentor of the Year – Recognizes a dedicated MAPS Mentor who has significantly influenced the growth and development of a mentee or group. This award highlights exceptional mentorship through guidance, support and fostering professional excellence.
 Award Overview:
- Has received positive feedback from Mentees
- Demonstrated creative and innovative thinking through the program
- Encourage Mentee(s) become Mentors after working together
- Helps mentees creating well defined goals
- Meets all mentorship contract criteria
Award Qualifications:
- Has served as a mentor in a minimum of 2 cohorts
- Mentored a minimum of 2 mentees or small group of 3 or more mentees
- Has maintained active membership for a minimum of 3 years
Chair Award: Given at the discretion of the Board Chair, this Award acknowledges the extraordinary dedication, unparalleled achievement, and substantial efforts of a MAPS member. A member who has gone above and beyond with their time and their knowledge in giving back to the Medical Affairs industry.
Award Overview
- Recognized by peers as a Thought Leader/Influencer
- MAPS Mentorship participation
- Received professional recognition(s)
- Evidence of being a respected member of the Medical Affairs community
Award Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in Pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics or a related field (Compliance, Regulatory, etc.).
- Volunteered in at least 1 Leadership role on one or more of the following: committee, working group, Special Interest Group (SIG), Focus Area Working Group (FAWG), Chapter, Presenter, or Content Contributor.
- Has maintained active membership for a minimum of 3 years
How to Nominate:
To nominate someone for an award, please complete the online nomination form below in its entirety and provide any supporting materials no later than February 14th, 2025. A completed online form is required for each award nomination. Nominations will not be considered for an award other than the one specified.
Click here to submit a nomination form
Selection and Presentation
All nominations are reviewed by the Membership Committee and the slate is presented to the Board of Directors for final approval. All awards will be presented in-person at the 2025 AMERICAS Annual Meeting in New Orleans or during the 2025 EMEA Conference in London depending on the award winner’s location and availability. Award winners will be recognized at both events regardless of attendance. If the winner is unable to attend either conference, a virtual presentation will be scheduled. Winners will also be featured on MAPS social media channels, website, and e-newsletters
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jason Acord at [email protected] and he will be happy to assist you.