Rhoda Benham Award in Medical Mycology

This award is presented to an individual from the Americas for continuous outstanding or meritorious contributions to medical mycology. The recommendation of a nominee by an active regular MMSA member must be made in writing and should consist of:

• A description of the nominee contributions
• The reasons why these should be considered worthy of special recognition
• Curriculum Vitae
• Any other supporting documents considered relevant

Nomination Rules:

• The recommendation of a nominee must be supported by letters of seconding the nomination from other active members.
• No more than 5 letters of recommendation, including the primary letter shall be submitted in support of a nominee.
• Primary or secondary (letter writers) nominators can only nominate one candidate per award annually.
• A nomination made for one award is not transferrable to another award committee. Re-nomination of a candidate for the subsequent year shall be conducted through a new nomination package.
• The nomination may not be made posthumously except in the following condition. If the Committee has selected a recipient and if the recipient should be deceased thereafter the Award must be made posthumously.