Outstanding Numismatist Award
Purpose:
The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding effort in the support of the field of numismatics.
Award Criteria:
The award will be given biannually beginning in 2007 and continuing each odd numbered year. Nominations will be accepted prior to September 1st of each even numbered year. Nominations should be received in writing by the INA Secretary prior to midnight on the above deadline. The nomination should include the candidates name and a brief summary of their qualifications.
Qualifications:
Nominees must be a living INA member in good standing with the organization for at least 3 years. Recipients are eligible to receive the award only once every ten years.
Nominees will be
evaluated on the following:
Service to the INA and / or an INA endorsed area club.
Promotion and / or propagation of the field of numismatics.
General character and reputation on integrity and honesty.
The nominations will be reviewed by the INA board. The board will narrow the nominees to three finalists (candidates). A general election will be held by the INA to determine the final recipient from the three finalists. Only INA members in good standing will be allowed to vote in the general election. (Board members who are nominated must abstain from participation in the review and consolidation of candidates. The do retain their ability to cast their vote in the general election once the three finalists have been chosen.)
The award will be a plaque presented at the next INA general meeting.