RAPS Awards Program
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of peers is important to every profession, and regulatory is no different. Each year RAPS and the regulatory profession recognizes members globally who have made significant contributions to the regulatory profession and to the Society.
The Awards Program emphasizes the role of RAPS as a global association and celebrates a wide range of accomplishments, from professionals new to the regulatory profession who portray an optimistic future for the profession to those who have made lifetime commitments, significant contributions and exemplify professional and personal leadership.
Each year the RAPS Awards Committee selects from the highly-distinguished and dedicated professionals nominated for RAPS awards. Award recipients are selected in June and given complimentary registration to RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition held in the autumn of each year. At the conference, recipients are presented their awards during a keynote presentation.
The 2008 award recipients will receive their awards at RAPS’ 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition on 14–17 September in Boston.
Nominate a Colleague
The 2008 Awards Program is no longer accepting award submissions. RAPS will be accepting 2009 award submissions beginning in March.
Interested in helping to choose recipients of RAPS awards? Volunteer to serve on RAPS Awards Committee. Find out more.
To nominate a colleague you must:
- Be a RAPS member (RAPS Board of Directors and Award Committee members are not eligible during their active terms)
- Complete the Awards Entry Form.
- Electronically submit the entry form along with any applicable required materials (in PDF format) to awards@raps.org by June 16.
* The nominee may assist in preparation of submission materials
Interested in helping to choose recipients of RAPS awards? Volunteer to serve on RAPS Awards Committee. Find out more.
RAPS Award Categories
Richard E. Greco Award. The Richard E. Greco Award is the highest honor bestowed by RAPS. It recognizes outstanding leaders, who have made significant contributions to the regulatory profession and to RAPS, and who also show personal involvement and commitment either with RAPS or within their community.
Global Leadership Award. The Global Leadership Award represents the central role regulatory affairs plays in effective product development and regulation worldwide. With approximately 85% of regulatory professionals involved in multinational regulations, there is a growing global demand for regulatory affairs professionals. The Global Leadership Award recognizes professionals who exemplify leadership and contributions toward development of the RA profession and toward increasing awareness of RAPS in societies and economies worldwide.
Leonard Stauffer Award. The Leonard Stauffer Award recognizes exceptional contributions to mentoring and furthering RA professional education development including special achievements related to Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC). One Leonard Stauffer Award will be presented each year.
Special Recognition Awards. The Special Recognition Award recognizes unique contributions and achievements of individuals and organizations that advance the quality of health and regulatory affairs.
New Professional Award. The New Professional award recognizes professionals early in their career for exceptional service or special accomplishments in the RA profession and to RAPS. These professionals are viewed as promising future leaders or rising stars within the profession.