Proposal for the establishment of a New AFOMP Award – Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics

Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics

A) General Information:

1.	Proposed Award Title	The M. M. Amzad Hussain Visionary Award in Women’s Leadership in Therapeutic Medical Physics
2.	Proposed Starting Year	2027
3.	Number of Recipients (if multiple awards, provide manner of prize sharing)	1 – 2
4.	Contact Person/Email and Mobile Number	Meher Nigar Sharmin (Assistant Professor, Chief Medical Physicist & RCO); KYAMCH Cancer Center/E-mail: physicist.meher@gmail.com and mobile number: +8801967440627
5.	National Member Organization/Proposer’s Full Details	BMPS (Bangladesh Medical Physics Society)

B) Background and Objectives:

Promoting Regional Innovation
Recognizing Early Cancer Excellence
Encouraging professional development (woman)
Honoring Legacy of Dr. M. M. Amzad Hussain

1.	Objectives of the Award	• Promoting Regional Innovation • Recognizing Early Cancer Excellence • Encouraging professional development (woman) • Honoring Legacy of Dr. M. M. Amzad Hussain
2.	Background (e.g., memorial, academic recognition, etc.)	• Memorial – Dr. M. M. Amzad Hussain • Founder of 1^st Nongovernment Medical College with Cancer Centre • Introduced 1^st Modern Radiotherapy Outside the Capital • 1^st Privat Institution Offering MD Courses in Oncology • M.Sc. in Medical Physics Courses at KYAU
3.	Significance to AFOMP Mission	• Strengthening Regional Ties • Fulfilling an Unmet Regional Need of AFOMP • Driving Innovation in AFOMP • Promoting Professional Sustainability • Aligning with Strategic Goals of AFOMP: Radiation Safety, Education, and Research in Medical Physics

*A brief cover letter with related documents should be attached to all new award proposals (or revisions). It should provide background for the new award, proposers, and information useful to the AFOMP AHC in reviewing the proposal. If a revision is made, include the previous endorsers.

C) Financial Commitment:

All monetary amounts must be specified in United States Dollars (USD))

1.	Annual Award Amount	400 USD
2.	Total Annual Financial Commitment	Fully Paid (for 5 years)
3.	Funding Source	Sponsor direct from Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital (all trustee board members)
4.	Funding Duration Commitment	~~Proposed for a long time but first start with 5 years at a time.~~
5.	Transfer Modality	☐ Telegraphic Transfer ☒ Other, please specify: Direct Via Prof. Hasin Anupama Azhari, President, AFOMP, and ExCom
6.	Transfer Schedule (if relevant)	N/A
7.	Declaration of Funding Guarantee	☐ We acknowledge that a formal, signed Declaration of Funding Guarantee will be required and provided upon the initial approval of this award proposal by the AFOMP ExCOM.

* The award will only be activated upon receipt of funds.

D) Eligibility and Nomination:

1.	Suggested Selection Criteria	• Clinical Excellence and Professional Impact – 30% • Innovation and Technical Development – 30% • Scientific and Academic Merit – 20% • Leadership – 10% • Potential for Future Contribution – 10%
2.	Suggested Eligibility Scope	• Open to Female Clinical Therapeutic Medical Physicists engaged in Therapeutic Radiotherapy • From Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) • Age <40Y or having 10 years of professional experience in clinical at the same institute as a therapeutic medical physicist, • complete their post-graduation or certification in medical physics (both grad & post-grad in therapeutic medical physics only) • Mentorship of students, residents, early-career physicists, and technologists • Contributions to establishing, expanding, or strengthening radiotherapy services, particularly in resource-limited or underserved settings.
3.	Other Specific Requirements	✔ Not to be previously awarded by the same award ✔ Demonstrate certified recognized leadership at institutional, national, or regional levels. ✔ Uphold a strong record of ethical practice and professional integrity from the Institute’s department’s HOD/MP Division Head, whom she has worked under for at least 8 years, and professional bodies and committees, as well as the National Member Organization’s Vice-President. ✔ Sustained delivery of high-quality clinical medical physics services, adherence to international standards, and contribution to improving radiotherapy outcomes. ✔ Active involvement in teaching, training, supervision, or mentorship with demonstrable long-term impact on capacity building.
4.	Nomination Method	☒ Open call ☒ Committee nomination
5.	Required Documents (if any)	✔ Certificate of Complete Graduation and Postgraduation in Medical Radiation Physics (English) ✔ Hands-on Training Certificate on Therapeutic Medical Physics (Both Online/Offline)

*The following section is to be completed by the AFOMP AHC only. Applicants are not required to fill in this part.

E) Selection and Governance:

1.	Selection Method	☒ Scoring ☐ Voting ☐ Other, please specify: _________________
2.	Conflict of Interest Policy	☐ The applicant/sponsor acknowledges that the award selection process shall be conducted independently by AFOMP/AHC in accordance with its Conflict-of-Interest Policy. I/We acknowledge and agree to comply with AFOMP’s Conflict of Interest Policy.
3.	Role of Donor	☐ No involvement ☒ Observer only ☐ Other (subject to AHC approval): _________________

Approval Process for AHC