About the BOG Model Society Award
The Board of Governors (BOG) Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership, institute Academy and Foundation programs, and further Academy goals through active participation in the BOG.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have all three (3) BOG representatives appointed (Governor and two (2) Alternate Governors)
- Must have attended at least two (2) of three (3) previous BOG meetings
- Must have demonstrated local public awareness activity
The 2023 nomination process will be open January 4 – March 15. Submit your nomination today!
2022 BOG Model Society Awardee
The Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PAO-HNS) is the recipient of the 2022 BOG Model Society Award. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PAO-HNS has remained active with a robust membership. When it became clear that the PAO-HNS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting could not be held in person, the organization quickly and effectively transitioned to a virtual meeting. Not only did it successfully maintain the meeting agenda, but increased meeting attendance compared to previous years.
In 2021 the PAO-HNS again held a successful virtual meeting, which featured guest of honor Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, then-President of the AAO-HNS/F. At the annual PAO-HNS Women in Otolaryngology lectureship, Dr. Bradford delivered a talk on the importance of physician wellness, especially critical during the ongoing management of a pandemic.
In addition to physician wellness and the continued recognition of women in otolaryngology, the PAO-HNS recently placed directed focus on patient safety. Patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) was highlighted as a session as well as an abstract category at the PAO-HNS 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting. The organization formed a PSQI Committee, which will move from an ad hoc status to a standing committee in 2022. The PAO-HNS also introduced an enhanced committee structure that is designed to increase membership engagement.
Previous BOG Model Society Award Recipients:
2021:
The Harry Barnes Society
2020:
Metro Atlanta Educational Society for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2019:
Virginia Society of Otolaryngology
2018:
Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology
2017:
Georgia Society of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (GSO/HNS)
2016:
Connecticut Ear, Nose, & Throat Society
2016 Honorable Mention:
Virginia Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (VSO-HNS)
2015:
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Society (PAO-HNS)
2015 Honorable Mention:
Connecticut Ear, Nose, & Throat Society
2014:
Virginia Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (VSO-HNS)
2013:
New York State Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (NYSSO)
2012:
Connecticut Ear, Nose, & Throat Society
2011:
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS
2011 Honorable Mention:
Virginia Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2010:
No award given
2009:
Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2009 Honorable Mention:
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS
2008:
New York State Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2007:
Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2006:
Kentucky Society of Otolaryngology-HNS and Alabama Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2005:
Georgia Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2004:
Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2003:
Michigan Otolaryngological Society
2002:
Oklahoma Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS
2001:
Kansas Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2000:
Rhode Island Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
2000:
Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
1999:
Georgia Society of Otolaryngology-HNS
1998:
Washington Metro Otolaryngology-HNS
1997:
Michigan Otolaryngological Society and Florida Society of Otolaryngology-HNS