Who is eligible for this award?

AAP Fellows whose outstanding contributions have demonstrated that media's influence on child and adolescent health is an important public health issue, and whose work in the areas of advocacy, legislation, research, and professional or public education addresses and/or suggests solutions to the health implications raised by child and adolescent use of media. Current members of the Council on Communications and Media Executive Committee or employees of the AAP are not eligible. Self nomination is allowed.

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Self nomination

Thank you for nominating a candidate for the 2024 Holroyd-Sherry Award. This award honors AAP Fellows whose outstanding contributions have demonstrated that media's influence on child and adolescent health is an important public health issue, and whose work in the areas of advocacy, legislation, research, and professional or public education addresses and/or suggests solutions to the health implications raised by child and adolescent use of media. Current members of the Council on Communications and Media Executive Committee or employees of the AAP are not eligible. Self-nomination is allowed.

Thank you for nominating a candidate for the 2024 Holroyd-Sherry Award. This award honors AAP Fellows whose outstanding contributions have demonstrated that media's influence on child and adolescent health is an important public health issue, and whose work in the areas of advocacy, legislation, research, and professional or public education addresses and/or suggests solutions to the health implications raised by child and adolescent use of media. Current members of the Council on Communications and Media Executive Committee or employees of the AAP are not eligible. Self-nomination is allowed.

1.) Please describe the nominee’s significant activities related to child and adolescent media in the following areas. Bulleted lists are acceptable, but please provide as much detail as possible. If the nominee has no activities in the listed area, please enter “N/A.”
1.) Please describe the nominee’s significant activities related to child and adolescent media in the following areas. Bulleted lists are acceptable, but please provide as much detail as possible. If the nominee has no activities in the listed area, please enter “N/A.”

The following  can be uploaded with this form:

  • Nomination Letter (optional):
    • Two page maximum
    • Emphasize the specific contributions of the nominee that merit consideration by the selection committee.
  • Additional Letter of Support (optional):
    • Two page maximum
    • Preferably written by a colleague or person with direct involvement in nominee’s activities
  • Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae (optional, staff can solicit)
  • Supporting Materials (optional)
    • May include reviews, papers, or articles.
    • 5-page maximum

Please upload any supporting materials, or a letter below.

The following  can be uploaded with this form:

  • Nomination Letter (optional):
    • Two page maximum
    • Emphasize the specific contributions of the nominee that merit consideration by the selection committee.
  • Additional Letter of Support (optional):
    • Two page maximum
    • Preferably written by a colleague or person with direct involvement in nominee’s activities
  • Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae (optional, staff can solicit)
  • Supporting Materials (optional)
    • May include reviews, papers, or articles.
    • 5-page maximum

Please upload any supporting materials, or a letter below.

Also, alternatively, materials and a nominations letter with this information can be sent by March 12, 2025 to:

Department of Public Affairs
Re: 2016 Holroyd-Sherry Award
American Academy of Pediatrics
345 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: 800/434-4000 e-mail: COCM@aap.org