Distinguished Service Award

Established 2001

Over the years, large numbers of SCI Members have willingly given their time and energies to help the Society flourish. SCI has many ways in which the efforts of talented and committed volunteers are recognised; one of the most prized is the Distinguished Service Award.

Normally, a maximum of three DSAs are presented in any one year.

Award Information

Award History

Launched in 2001 (the year the United Nations celebrated the International Year of the Volunteer), this award offers a chance to applaud the enthusiasm, hard work and goodwill of longer-serving Members from all parts of the Society.

Nominations

Nominations can be made by any SCI member, or SCI staff member, via completion of the online application form. Nominators should detail the achievements of their nominee in no more than 500 words.

Members of the Board, major committees and Groups are particularly invited to do so. Nominees should not be informed that they are being nominated, the process should remain confidential.

Presentation Details

Selected by members of SCI's Membership subcommittee and a member of the Executive team, nominators and successful nominees are informed of the decision by mid-May following the nomination assessment.

The Award consists of a certificate that is presented at the SCI Conference Day / Annual General Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

    Background
    • Long-term committee service (dates to be checked by the executive)
    • Service on one or more committees
    • Service deemed to be exceptional by nominator
    Career Stage
    • Senior
    Areas
    • Service to SCI

SCI e-members are not eligible to be nominated, nor to make a nomination, for a Distinguished Service Award.

Timetable

Nominations open 5 February 2024
Nominations close 5pm on 31 March 2023
Frequency Annual

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