State Society Recognition and Model State Awards
2023 Eligibility Requirements
To further establish strength and ongoing capacity throughout state societies nationwide, the Model State Award looks to ensure that state dermatology societies are operating to their fullest and are best positioned for growth, ongoing success, and ability to impact the specialty.
To receive the Model State Award, a state society must meet the following criteria:
Maintain nonprofit status in “good standing.”
Share copy of bylaws and/or administrative regulations that include a mission statement.
Provide name and contact information for executive director, administrator, secondary contact (secretary or volunteer), with permanent mailing address, email, and phone.
Maintain a webpage that provides (at minimum) basic information regarding mission and contact information.
Have an executive committee of elected officers (ex: president, vice president, secretary or treasurer, president-elect, Advisory Board representative, resident liaison, etc.).
Have an active Advisory Board member.
Collect dues annually.
Provide statewide opportunities to engage in AAD initiatives to raise awareness through advocacy, education, and efforts to further unify the specialty, such as grassroots advocacy, state meetings, journal club, Advisory Board resolutions, networking events, social gatherings, online connection opportunities, etc.
Maintain communication and connection with members, at minimum two times annually, through newsletter, informational email blast, written letters, social media, etc.
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2023 Model State Awards
The Model State Award recognizes state dermatology societies that are in good standing and that work to engage members, encourage integration of Academy initiatives and programs, and facilitate further development and adoption of best practice ideas.
Model State Award application
Access application here2023 Advancement Award
For state societies who do not meet the eligibility requirements to be recognized as a Model State, the Advancement Award will provide support and guidance to foster and facilitate growth and increased capacity.
Advancement Award application
Access application here2023 Excellence Award
The Excellence Award encourage states to share successful efforts and initiatives that have resulted in advancement, growth, and impact in their state. With the focus of excellence in advocacy, leadership, and unity; these awards will be shared as best practices and provided as a template resource.
Excellence Award application
Access application here2022 Award recipients
Model State Award w/ Highest Honors |
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California Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery |
Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
Michigan Dermatological Society |
Ohio Dermatological Association, Inc. |
Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery |
Texas Dermatological Society |
Virginia Dermatology Society |
Model State with Honors Award |
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Alabama Dermatology Society |
Dermatological Society of New Jersey |
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
Maryland Dermatologic Society |
Minnesota Dermatological Society |
North Carolina Dermatology Association |
Wisconsin Dermatological Society |
Model State Award |
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Colorado Dermatologic Society |
Indiana Academy of Dermatology |
| Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology |
| Missouri Dermatological Society, Inc. |
| Rhode Island Dermatology Society |
| South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
| Tennessee Dermatology Association |
State Society Advancement Award |
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Delaware Academy of Dermatology |
Kansas Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery |
| Kentucky Dermatological Association |
| Nevada Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
State Society Excellence Awards |
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Excellence in Advocacy Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Successfully Passing Prior Authorization Legislation in Pennsylvania [SB 225/Act 146] |
Excellence in Education Nevada Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery 2022 Nevada Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting |
| Excellence in Dermatologic Care thru Community Engagement Florida Academy of Dermatology 2022 Community Engagement Initiatives |
| Excellence in Virtual Programming Florida Academy of Dermatology 2022 Virtual Education Series |
| Outstanding Innovative Effort Michigan Dermatological Society Formal Process for Soliciting Advisory Board Feedback |
| Excellence in Member Engagement Texas Dermatological Society Resident Program Initiatives |
| Excellence in Strategic Alliances Ohio Dermatological Association, Inc. Partnership with the Ohio Medical Association |
Award ribbons
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 Model State, Advancement, and Excellence Awards. The State Society Relationships Committee and the American Academy of Dermatology recognize your contributions to physicians, patients, and the specialty of dermatology in your state.
The award ribbon may be used to highlight this recognition, and we encourage you to display this on your website, letterhead, correspondence with members, and with your community at large.
If you have questions or would like to request a copy of the award ribbon, contact Sandi Ring at sring@aad.org.
For excellence in advocacy, education, member engagement, leadership development, and community impact.
For excellence in education, patient support, community service, advocacy, and member development in addition to outstanding program/initiative.
For excellence in advocacy, education, member engagement, leadership development, and community impact; outstanding programs and initiatives that support members and positively impact their communities.
State Society Advancement Award
