IMSA Awards
IMSA Awards Criteria
If you would like to nominate a member, please complete the nomination form here!
Accepting nominations beginning January 3rd.
Nomination forms close March 1st.
Award recipients selected by March 31st.
Awards will be presented at the 2023 IMSA Forum and Expo in Reno, NV, June 29th.
The IMSA Outstanding Certification Award is given to an IMSA member based on:
1. International and or Section level volunteerism
2. Involvement in running certification
3. Teaching certification
4. Promoting certification
5. Time donated related to certification
6. Maintaining records
7. Communication with Educational Advisory Council Chair and International Staff
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination
The IMSA Outstanding Member of the International Board of Directors Award is given to a current IMSA International Board member based on:
1. Time on the Board
2. Dedication to the Board
3. Special projects, including any special committee involvement.
4. Regular communication with Section members
5. Lives IMSA; does not only attend the Board meetings
6. Committee Chair or committee involvement
*Only current IMSA International Board of Director members can submit a nomination
The IMSA Sustaining Member Award is given to an IMSA Sustaining member based on:
1. Presents Tech Sessions at International and Section level
2. Company involvement on International and Section level
3. Advertising in IMSA publications
4. Attendance at International and Section meetings
5. Length of service and dedication to IMSA
6. Willing to work with International Staff, when asked
7. Contribution to IMSA Journal magazine
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination
The IMSA Outstanding Section Secretary Award is given to an IMSA member based on:
1. Section duties
2. Meeting setup
3. Certification involvement
4. Record keeping
5. Communication at International and Section levels
6. Length of Service
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination
The IMSA Section Award is given to an IMSA Section based on:
1. Percentage of new members
2. Technical meetings/special projects per year
3. Participation in certification
4. International Conference attendance
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination
The IMSA Special Award is given to an IMSA member based on:
1. Long-standing service.
2. Dedication to IMSA
3. Volunteers when asked
4. Active in education
5. Supports International and Sections
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination
The recipient of this award is selected by the IMSA Board President based on:
1. Assistance offered to President during term of office
2. Completion of special project
3. Involvement beyond call of member
4. International Chair of committees, with many years of service.
*Only the IMSA International Board of Directors President can submit a nomination
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is given to an IMSA member based on:
1. Length of service
2. Dedication to IMSA
3. Communication with International and Section
4. Section and International involvement
*Only IMSA members can submit a nomination