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SECTION OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria The minimum criteria for selection are: a. The Section(s) must have completed a significant milestone (e.g. meeting, symposium, webinar, etc.) within the last three years. b. Generally, some unique or particularly noteworthy aspect of the Section’s work is highlighted as making the Section worthy of the award, such as critical need or timeliness. c. The award recognizes teamwork that enhances the reputation of the Association and fosters the mission of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Selection Process: a. The Official Method Board (OMB) will solicit the Committee on Sections and the Association membership for nominees. Recommendations based on input from anyone qualified to discuss the contribution of the section can be submitted. b. Written recommendations and supporting information must be submitted to the OMB Chair. The OMB chair will distribute the information to the members of the OMB. c. The OMB selects the Section of the Year. Winner is selected by a 2/3 vote. If necessary, the OMB chair may cast tie-breaking vote. Award An appropriate letter of appreciation and thanks will be sent to the President of the winning Section acknowledging the Section’s work. The winning Section will be announced at the appropriate session of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL annual meeting, with presentation of an award. The name of the winning Section, with supporting story, will be carried in the announcement in the ILM .

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