Excellence in Laser Nursing/Allied Health Award

This award was established in 1991 to recognize outstanding nursing and allied health contributions to ASLMS and the advancement of joint practice in laser medicine and surgery. It is given in recognition of candidates who have promoted laser medicine through demonstrated expertise, consistent professional conduct, and exceptional standards of practice.

This award may be given to ASLMS members only. The award recipient will receive a plaque and $1,000 at the Annual Conference and will be required to present a lecture at the conference.

The candidate must meet at least two of the following five criteria:

1. Three years membership in ASLMS, Nursing/Allied Health Division
2. Presentation of abstract, eposter, or case study at ASLMS Annual Conference
3. Served as an elected or appointed position in the Nursing/Allied Health Division
4. Attained ASLMS “Fellow” status
5. Served as faculty for CE-approved laser training courses designed for nurses and/or allied health professionals and has published an article/articles on laser medicine, the clinical application of laser technology, and administrative components of laser use in the clinical setting, laser research, or other laser related topics

No award will be granted to any person if the award would be contrary to any United States law, including but not limited to trade embargoes administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.