Awards Committee
| Reports To |
Executive Committee |
| Leadership |
Chaired by Past President; Vice President |
| Member Composition |
Chair, Vice Chair, 3 Members at Large (Fellows, Active Members) |
| Committee Size Limit |
5 |
| 2026-2027 Chair |
Laura Gillis, MD, MPH, FACOEM |
| 2026-2027 Vice Chair |
Raúl Mirza, DO, MPH, MS, FACOEM, CPS/A |
| Staff Liaison |
Adam Walaszek - Associate Director, Operations & Governance |
Committee Charges
Supports the College's vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Evaluates the College’s Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision statements.
Provides candidate recommendations to the Board of Directors for awards, including but not limited to ACOEM Lifetime Achievement Award, ACOEM Excellence in Education or Research in OEM Award, ACOEM Meritorious Service Award, and ACOEM Health Achievement in Occupational Medicine Award.
Composition and Charges last updated February 2026.