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Judy Linn Membership Award

Judy Linn

Judy Linn at an AMWA meeting in 2014.

Photo by Siobhan E. Gallagher

The AMWA New England Chapter awards a one-

year free membership in AMWA (which includes chapter membership) to qualified newcomers to the field. The chapter may give as many as three membership awards annually.

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Created in 2001, the award honors Judy Linn for her

long-term service to the chapter, especially as membership director and chapter mentor.

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Apply between April 1 and June 30 to be considered for an award for the coming program year, with awardees to be announced some time in August.

Award

Candidate Criteria:

To be eligible for the award, candidates must

  • Live and work in New England

  • Have no more than three years of full-time experience as a medical writer

  • Not be an existing AMWA member for more than 12 months or a previous AMWA member

  • Candidates may be nominated by a chapter member or they may apply on their own.

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There is no application fee. Submit an application between April 1 and June 30 to be considered for an award for the coming program year, with awardees to be announced some time in August.

Recipients have the opportunity to:

  • Attend regular chapter meetings featuring informative presentations at no charge

  • Network with professional medical and health communicators

  • Receive guidance from designated chapter members throughout the year

  • Qualify for a reduced member rate at the AMWA national conference

  • Receive the AMWA Journal and other AMWA communications
     

Membership Award Recipients

Congratulations to past membership award recipients for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the organization.

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Debbie von Rechenberg presents the Membership Award to Danielle Sanchez on January 16, 2025.

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