Nominations sought for 2011 Clarence A. Holland, M.D. Award

July 2011

The Medical Society of Virginia Political Action Committee (MSVPAC) encourages physicians to submit a nomination for the 2011 Clarence A. Holland, M.D. Award. The Holland Award is presented annually to a Virginia physician for outstanding contributions promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health through political service.

Nominees for the award must be MSV member physicians who have high personal integrity and have been outstanding leaders in their fields. Nominees should embody one or more of the following award criteria:

• Making an outstanding contribution to the community for citizenship and public service, beyond the call of duty, as a practicing physician.
• Providing outstanding leadership in the field of political advocacy.
• Promoting the art and science of medicine in or through government service.

The award will be presented at the Medical Society of Virginia’s 2011 Annual Meeting, Oct. 28, at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. All nominations must be submitted in writing and received by Sept. 1, 2011. Click here for a copy of the nomination form. Please contact Amy Hewett, assistant director of political advocacy, at govtaffairs@msv.org or 804 | 377-1036 with questions or to discuss this award in further detail.