INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS

The PTS recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the success of the Society and the profession through their leadership, service, and scholarship.

• “RAO IVATURY” AWARD
• “THOMAS SCALEA” AWARD
• “CRISTIANE DOMINGUES” NURSING AWARD

Submit your Nomination for the "Thomas Scalea Distinction Award" by March 18, 2025!

Winners Gallery

“RAO IVATURY” AWARD

Nomination Criteria:

• Nominations must be submitted by a member of the Executive Committee.
• The candidate must be recognized as a Master Surgeon.
• The candidate must have over 30 years of experience as a distinguished leader in trauma surgery.
• The candidate must have made significant contributions to education in the field.
• The candidate must be recognized at local, national, and international levels.
• The candidate must have demonstrated excellence across all areas of trauma surgery, including:

• Extensive and impactful publications.
• Active membership in the SPT for at least 20 years.
• Participation in at least 15 annual SPT meetings.
• A representative role in SPT Committees or Subcommittees.

Selection Process:

• The candidate’s eligibility will be verified based on the established criteria.
• A complete curriculum vitae (CV) will be requested for evaluation.
• The final selection will be determined by a vote of the Executive Committee.

Award Frequency:

• The award will be granted every five years when a candidate meeting all criteria is identified.

“THOMAS SCALEA” AWARD

Nomination Criteria:

• Nominations must be submitted by an active member of the PTS.
• The candidate must be an active member of the PTS.
• The candidate must have completed formal training within the past 10 years.
• The candidate must demonstrate outstanding merit in at least one of the following areas:

• Teaching
• Clinical practice
• Research
• Academia
• Leadership
• Mentoring

Selection Process:

• The PTS Secretary will verify that nominees meet the eligibility criteria.
• Eligible candidates will be invited to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) for review.
• The final selection will be determined by a vote of the Executive Committee.
• All nominees will be acknowledged, and the award recipient will be publicly recognized during the SPT Annual Assembly.

Award Frequency:

• The award will be presented annually.

“CRISTIANE DOMINGUES” NURSING AWARD

Nomination Criteria

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
• Must have over 10 years of experience as a distinguished leader in trauma nursing.
• Nominations must be submitted by the SPT Nursing Committee.
• Must have been an active member of the PTS for at least five years.
• Must have attended at least five annual PTS meetings.
• Must have served in a representative role within SPT Committees or Subcommittees.

• Teaching, Academia, or Lecturing
• Clinical Practice
• Research
• Publications
• Leadership

Selection Process

• The PTS Secretary will contact eligible nominees to submit their curriculum vitae (CV).
• After verifying that all requirements are met, the Executive Committee will conduct a vote.
• All nominees will be acknowledged, and the award recipient will be publicly recognized during the SPT Annual Assembly.

Award Frequency

• The award will be presented every five years.