ICEP Awards
ICEP recognizes and honors the dedication, service, and contributions of our outstanding members who are leaders in the field of emergency medicine.
Presented each year at the Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium and Annual Business Meeting, these awards honor individuals who have gone above and beyond in advancing ICEP’s mission and elevating the practice of emergency medicine throughout Illinois.
ICEP Bill B. Smiley Award
ICEP’s highest honor, recognizing a member for a lifetime of extraordinary service to both ICEP and the field of emergency medicine in Illinois. This award is reserved for those whose contributions have made a profound and lasting impact on the profession.
ICEP Downstate Member Service Award
This award recognizes the contributions of a member living and working outside the metropolitan Chicago area. It celebrates the unique challenges faced by those in Illinois’ downstate regions and honors their invaluable contributions to the field and to ICEP.
ICEP Meritorious Service Award
This award is presented to a member who has demonstrated exceptional service, advocacy, education, or other notable contributions to ICEP. It acknowledges individuals whose dedication has significantly advanced the organization’s mission and the practice of emergency medicine.
Why Nominate?
Nominating an individual for one of these prestigious awards is a powerful way to recognize their leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on our association, community, and the field of emergency medicine in Illinois.
Your nominations help strengthen ICEP’s mission to support and amplify the voices of emergency physicians, advancing the quality of emergency care statewide.
By celebrating these contributions, you inspire future leaders and reinforce the core values that drive ICEP forward.
To be considered for an award, candidates:
- Must be an ACEP and ICEP member in good standing.
- Must not be a previous recipient of the award in which a nomination was submitted for consideration.
Recognition
Recipients will be acknowledged in-person during the Annual Business Meeting at the Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium, May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois with:
- Commemorative plaque
- Complimentary registration to attend the Ginny Kennedy Palys Annual Symposium and Annual Business Meeting
Nomination Submission Package
All nominations must include the following:
- Candidate’s CV/Resume
- Photo/headshot of candidate
- Cover letter explaining the candidate’s nomination. (2 pages max)
- If nominating a candidate for multiple awards, separate cover letters must be sent in support each award nomination must be submitted via the online form.
Following the nomination deadline of February 28, 2025, the Awards & Nominating Committee will meet to review all submissions and select the recipients for the 2025 awards. Recipients will be notified no later than March 31, 2025.