Joseph F. Boyle Award for Distinguished Public Service

The award is bestowed upon a current or former government official or a physician acting in an official capacity (city, county, state or federal, executive, or legislative) who has provided outstanding public service toward improving the delivery of health care. This individual should be distinguished by accomplishments aligned with the ACP's goals, objectives, and advocacy efforts. Preference is given to nominees who have directly contributed to achieving ACP's public policy objectives, such as introducing or advocating legislative or regulatory changes that are based on ACP policy and/or working collaboratively with the College to achieve shared objectives.

Nominating and supporting letters should address:

  • The official capacity (city, county, state or federal, executive, or legislative) in which this current or former government official or physician acts.
  • The ways in which the nominee provided outstanding public service toward improving the delivery of health care.
  • The ways in which the nominee achieved distinction by accomplishments aligned with ACP's goals, objectives, and advocacy efforts.

Established: 1990
In honor of the late Dr. Joseph E. Boyle, former Executive Director of ASIM from 1985 to 1992.

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