STRATEGIC PLAN:

1. To improve and streamline the entire process of nomination, selection and confirmation of awards and honours
   • Develop a standardised workflow covering nomination, eligibility screening, evaluation, approval, and confirmation timelines.
   • Introduce a centralised digital nomination and tracking system to enhance efficiency, transparency, and documentation.
   • Establish clear annual timelines and submission cycles for all award categories to ensure consistency across committees.
   • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reviewers and selection panels to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and conflict-of-interest management.
   • Implement a structured feedback and reporting mechanism after each award cycle for continuous process improvement.
2. To enhance clarity and transparency in the nomination and selection criteria
   • Review and harmonise the eligibility requirements, evaluation metrics, and scoring rubrics for all awards and honours.
   • Publish clear guidelines, definitions, and expectations for nominators, referees, and candidates on the IOMP website.
   • Develop objective evaluation frameworks that recognise leadership, scientific excellence, education, clinical service, innovation and societal impact.
   • Ensure alignment of award criteria with IOMP’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, including global equity and capacity building.
   • Provide orientation sessions for selection committee members to promote consistency and reduce bias in decision-making.
3. To consider the creation of new categories of awards and honours
   • Conduct a global needs assessment in consultation with other IOMP committees,  Regional and National Member Organisations, to identify gaps in recognition.
   • Explore new award categories such as women leaders, early career leaders, etc.
   • Ensure new awards reflect established areas of medical physics effort or other individual attributes that do not otherwise have an existing recognition award.
   • Establish clear sustainability plans, eligibility criteria, and governance structures before launching new awards.
   • Periodically review the relevance and impact of all award categories to ensure they remain aligned with the rapidly evolving profession.
4. Governance and Good Practice
   • Strengthen transparency, diversity, and regional representation in nomination pools and selection panels.
   • Ensure gender balance, geographical equity and inclusivity in recognition.
   • Maintain proper archival records of nominations and award citations to preserve the IOMP legacy.

      

March 19 2026 Version