Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (NPT) established the Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2022 to honor medical pharmacologists who have demonstrated a lifelong
dedication to advancing education, research, and the overall growth of the specialty. The award
recognizes individuals who have exhibited excellence in one or more domains of the specialty while
contributing through academia, industry, research, or other areas of Pharmacology, Clinical
Pharmacology, and Therapeutics. The award is presented annually during NAPTICON, the National
Conference of the organization, and is a one-time honor per individual.
Award Eligibility
- The nominee must be a member of the National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
- The nominee should hold an MD/DNB/DM in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, or
Therapeutics obtained after completing an MBBS.
- The nominee must have earned their postgraduate MD degree in Pharmacology at least 20
years prior to the nomination date.
- The nominee should have made outstanding contributions to the fields of Pharmacology,
Clinical Pharmacology, or Therapeutics over a minimum of 20 years post-graduation,
whether in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, research, regulatory bodies, or patient
care.
- Any person holding an MD in Pharmacology with at least 5 years of experience postgraduation may submit a recommendation for a deserving individual.
- Self-nominations are accepted, provided the nominee meets all the eligibility criteria. In
the case of self-nomination, the nominee may complete the 'Proposer' section of the
nomination form with their own details.
- The nominee must be alive at the time of the award announcement (the award cannot be
given posthumously).
- The current President, General Secretary, and Finance Officer of NPT are ineligible during
their active tenure.
- A nomination is valid for one year only, and a new nomination packet must be submitted
for each subsequent year.
Award
- Commemorative Plaque: A symbol of appreciation
presented to the recipient in recognition of their outstanding contributions to
the fields of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, or Therapeutics.
- Citation: A formal document detailing the
recipient's notable achievements and contributions to the advancement of
Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, or Therapeutics.
- Special Lecture Invitation: The award recipient will
be formally invited by the President of the National Association of Pharmacology
and Therapeutics (NPT) to deliver a distinguished lecture at NAPTICON, the
national conference of the association. The lecture will subsequently be
published in the National Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, the
official journal of the NPT.
- Recognition on official Website: The recipient’s
photograph and citation will be prominently displayed on the website of
organization until the subsequent award is conferred.
- Travel and Accommodation Support:: The organization will arrange travel and accommodation for the award recipient to attend NAPTICON, where the award will be formally presented.
Nomination submission
Nominations must be submitted by online the specified deadline
each year following the announcement from the Chair of Council for Awards and Honours.
Incomplete submissions or those received after the deadline will be considered ineligible.
Documents for nominations
- Membership Requirement:number of National Association of Pharmacology.
- Curriculum Vitae Submission:The candidate should provide a brief curriculum vitae (not exceeding 500 words), including:
- Full name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Details of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications
- MD Pharmacology degree registration details
- Residential and postal address
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Contributions and Achievements:A detailed description (up to 1000 words) of the candidate’s significant current and past positions, contributions, and achievements in fields such as:
- Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, and Therapeutics
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research
- Pharmaceutical Research
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Regulatory Affairs
- Drug Development and related areas
This should also include any accreditations, recognitions, or awards received.
- Nomination Form:A completed nomination form, available on the NPT website, must be submitted either by the proposer or the nominee.
Selection Process
- Initial Screening: Upon receipt, all applications will undergo an initial screening to ensure
that the submission is complete and adheres to the eligibility criteria.
- Evaluation by the Committee: A specially appointed 5-members Councils for Awards and
Honours designated by the President of the National Association of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, will evaluate the applications.
- Final Decision: The Council will assess the recommendations and make the final decision
regarding the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. This decision will be based on
the nominee's documented accomplishments, impact on the field, and adherence to the
values of NPT.
- No Appeals: The decision made by the Council for Awards and Honors is considered final
and binding. No appeals, disputes, or claims against the decision will be entertained
under any circumstances.
- Announcement: The selected recipient will be officially announced during the annual
NAPTICON conference, where the award will be presented. The recipient will be notified
in advance to prepare for the recognition event and special lecture.
LAST DATE FOR NOMINATIONS OF LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 31 October 2024
