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  • Colleague Endorser_Distinugished Service Award

    ENDORSEMENT FORM 2026
  • Distinguished Service Award Endorsement Instructions

    You have been selected to provide an endorsement for a Distinguished Service Award nominee/applicant. Please complete the form below and click Submit when finished. Your responses will be included with the nominator/applicant’s submission and reviewed by the Awards Committee.

    To ensure the nomination is eligible for consideration, all supporting documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Monday, December 1, 2025.

    When completing this form, please be specific and provide detailed examples in each section. For additional guidance, refer to the Submission Tips Sheet before submitting your responses.

    ⚠️ Important: To maintain the integrity of the review process, please do not include the nominee’s name or any other identifying information (such as workplace, city, or specific program names) in your responses. The Awards Committee reviews applications in a blinded format, and inclusion of identifying details may affect eligibility.

     

    If you have any questions, please contact the Awards Committee for assistance.

  • Criteria for Consideration

    Distinguished Service Award

    Be specific in responding to the criteria below providing a description of how the nominee/applicant exemplifies excellence in their involvement in the field of child life over their career. 

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