Cheryl Boyce Leadership Award Nomination Application

The Cheryl Boyce Leadership Award is a prestigious honor that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Cheryl Boyce's commitment to advancing minority health nationwide. As an esteemed leader, Cheryl Boyce, a founding member of NASOMH, left an indelible mark on the organization. The award was established in her name to recognize individuals who exemplify her leadership, mentorship, and advocacy qualities. The recipient of this award is an individual representing a State Office of Minority Health with demonstrated vision, innovation, creativity, and leadership in developing opportunities for improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities. In addition, this individual has made a concerted effort to advance the knowledge about minority health, contributed to efforts to eliminate health disparities, and has inspired others to contribute.

Nominations close at 11:59 p.m. EST on March 31st, 2025.

 

Candidates must meet at least one of the criteria for nomination below:

Nominee Information

First Name
Last Name
Nominee title
Nominee Organziation

Nominee Recent Bio or resume
Nominee photo

Nominator Information

First Name
Last Name
NOMINATOR TITLE
NOMINATOR ORGANIZATION
NOMINATOR EMAIL
NOMINATOR PHONE

In 2-3 sentences, describe how the nominee demonstrates exemplary leadership in at least one of the three categories below. Please brief but succinct.

1. IMPACT ON MINORITY HEALTH RESEARCH (e.g. through publications, presentations, or funding initiatives
2. IMPACT ON MINORITY HEALTH EDUCATION (e.g. teaching and knowledge-sharing opportunities)
2. IMPACT ON HEALTH POLICY (e.g. through initiating or participating in policy initiatives)

Additional comments on why nominee deserves recognition (optional):