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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.

NOTE:
If you do not currently meet one or more of these benchmark requirements, please contact Sandi Ring at sring@aad.org or 224-715-5935 for guidance and support.


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 here

2023 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 here

2023 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

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2022 Award recipients

Model State Award w/ Highest Honors

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

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

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

Delaware Academy of Dermatology
Kansas Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
Kentucky Dermatological Association
Nevada Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

State Society Excellence Awards

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.

Model state award ribbon
2022 Model State Award

For excellence in advocacy, education, member engagement, leadership development, and community impact.

Model State with Honors Award ribbon
2022 Model State Award with Honors

For excellence in education, patient support, community service, advocacy, and member development in addition to outstanding program/initiative.

Model state highest honors award ribbon
2022 Model State Award with Highest Honors

For excellence in advocacy, education, member engagement, leadership development, and community impact; outstanding programs and initiatives that support members and positively impact their communities.

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