2021 Hower Award

The Child Neurology Society announces a prestigious award to honor a child neurologist and member of the Child Neurology Society who is highly regarded as an outstanding teacher and scholar, and additionally has given a high level of service to the Child Neurology Society. Particular emphasis is placed on contributions to child neurology at other national and international levels (ABPN, AAN, ANA, ICNA, AES). Nominations for the 2021 Hower Award should be submitted on the CNS website on or before September 20, 2020. Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee in September/October 2020. The recipient of the 2021 Hower Award will be notified prior to November 30, 2020 and the announcement will be posted in December 2020. The Hower Awardee will also present a lecture at the 50^th Annual CNS Meeting in Boston, MA (September 29 – October 2, 2021) as well as the spring 2022 Hower Foundation Dinner in Akron, OH (usually in April); the Hower Lecturer will also lead grand rounds the following morning at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Eligibility Criteria

1.          The nominee is a child neurologist and a member of the Child Neurology Society

2.          The nominee is recognized as an outstanding teacher and scholar.

3.          The nominee has given a high level of service to the Child Neurology Society.

4.          The nominee is recognized for contributions to child neurology at other national and international venues and organizations

Procedure

1.  Submit an electronic nomination on-line by clicking link to be posted on CNS website

2.  Merge the following documents into a single pdf file (no .doc or .docx formats):

a.  Letter of Nomination, 2-5 pages in length, double-spaced. The letter should include a statement of the applicantʼs eligibility for this award, as outlined above.

b.  A recent copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.

c.  Up to 3 additional letters of support (optional).

3.  On-line nominations must be entered and saved on the CNS website by September 20, 2020.

4.  The 2021 awardee will be informed of the Award Committeeʼs decision by November 30, 2020.

5.  There will be a five-minute introduction at the Joint 50^th CNS Annual Meeting, to be held September 29 – October 2, 2021 in Boston, MA (actual time & date of presentation TBD). The awardee is then expected to deliver a forty-minute presentation.

6.  Questions? Contact:
Roger Larson, CAE
Executive Director
rblarson@childneurologysociety.org

NOTE:  Given that the Hower Award is presented annually, submission of updated nominations for members not selected is encouraged the following year.