Themes
Nominations should have a focus on one or more of the following themes:
- Environment and culture
Initiatives that support equity, inclusion and diversity at AOA to the benefit of orthopaedic community and its working and learning environments.
- Community
Engagement with the wider community to foster inclusion or support for under-represented, disadvantaged, or marginalised groups.
- Education
Developing teaching practice or other initiatives that foster inclusion for a diverse range of emerging or current AOA trainees.
Areas
Nominations should align with one or more of our diversity, equity and inclusion priority areas:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Diverse genders, sexes and sexualities
- Disability, or ongoing medical or mental health conditions
- Gender equity
- Another facet of diversity and inclusion not listed above, highlighted as part of the nomination.
Detail
Nominations should address each of the following:
Excellence
Describe the achievements of the nominated individual member or team of members and how the relevant activity, program or initiative had the intended reach in promoting and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the AOA membership, orthopaedics and beyond.
Impact
Describe the positive impact the nominee achieved and the extent their contributions benefitted the AOA membership and broader community.
AOA DEI award nominations must:
- nominate a fellow (financial) of AOA
- be submitted by a fellow (financial) of AOA
- be seconded by a fellow (financial) of AOA
- be made in writing on the relevant AOA nomination form
- be accompanied by a brief supporting letter outlining the reasons for the nomination and covering the award criteria in full.