The International Indian Statistical Association (IISA) announces the Service Award (SA) in order to recognize dedicated members of the association including India Chapter members who have rendered exceptional service to the IISA community, and represent ‘models of excellence’ to the IISA members. Exceptional service includes outstanding leadership by creating purpose for energetic members to be vigorously engaged in innovative IISA activities; demonstrating vision, creativity, and dedication for identifying new members for meritorious engagement.

• Eligibility: Nominee must be a life member of the association and be an active member for ten or more years.
• Nomination: The nomination packages must include (a) a cover letter, (b) a current curriculum vita, (c) the list of all important IISA services performed with clear descriptions of the nature of involvement, (d) status of the IISA membership, (e) two letters of support (each no longer than 2 pages, 12 font size, line 1.5 spaced) that specifically comment on how the nominee meets the nomination criteria. The cover letter should highlight the nominee's major contributions in service to the IISA demonstrating 'the model of excellence'. The nominator must be a long-term (served IISA for more than 5 years) member of IISA who can comment objectively on the applicant’s service in relation to IISA activities. All application materials should be mailed to awards@intindstat.org (pdf files preferable) by the deadline.
• Selection: The SA selection committee is comprised of senior members of IISA who have been involved with IISA activities for a significant amount of time. The SA is conferred once every two years (biennially) to identify deserving candidates from the nominations. At most one award is made in a given cycle of nomination. The SA awardee will be presented with a plaque at a ceremony during the annual IISA conference. 

Any queries regarding this announcement should be directed to awards@intindstat.org.