Skip to content

2026 OMA JEDI AWARD NOMINATION SUBMISSION FORM

AWARDS PROCESS AND TIMELINE
The Oregon Medical Association recognizes exemplary members of our community through our annual awards program. Typically, nominations are accepted during each awards cycle, and the awardees are honored at the Annual Conference in the fall. The deadline for submitting nominations is August 1, 2026.

To be eligible for an award, a candidate must be nominated by a peer, colleague, team or community member with the nomination supported by two to three individuals or organizations. The letter should include specific examples of professional and civic accomplishments to assist the OMA’s selection committee in identifying award recipients. Your letter should be written from your perspective and experience regarding the nominee, providing in detail the individual’s unique and significant contributions.

OMA awards are competitive, and not all individuals nominated will be selected. Being nominated is an honor and signifies that the nominee is highly-regarded by colleagues, patients, and their community. The selection process is confidential; however, nominees who were not selected for an award will be notified of their nomination after the awards program. If a nominee is not selected during the first year of consideration, the nomination may be resubmitted again during the following two years.

Please fill out the form below to nominate a meritorious individual for the OMA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. You may also email your nomination to awards@theoma.org if you prefer with your name and contact information, your nominee and their contact information, a resume or CV, and a letter of recommendation signed by two or three others. If you have any questions, please email Kris Bilderback, Administrative & Governance Manager, at kris@theoma.org. Additional information about our awards can be found here: OMA Awards. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2026.
JEDI AWARD DESCRIPTION
The JEDI Award was established in 2023 and will recognize physicians, physician associates, residents, and/or medical/PA students with outstanding accomplishments in advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity in the healthcare workforce, and/or improving health equity for people with historically marginalized group identities. Work in these areas may include activity as an educator, mentor, clinician providing direct care, clinician working to build care delivery systems, or significant accomplishments as an advocate in healthcare systems and/or the legislative process. Nominations should include a description of how the individual has advanced equity and diversity.
JEDI AWARD NOMINATION FORM
1.Your Contact Information (nominator)(Required.)
2.Please provide the name of your nominee(Required.)
3.Please provide an email address for your nominee(Required.)
4.Please provide a phone number for your nominee
5.Upload your nomination letter here, or add your text in the comment box below
No file chosen
6.If you did not upload your letter in the question above, please add your nomination letter in the comment box below. 
7.Please include any biographical information you have on the candidate by including a description in the field below or attaching a resume or Curriculum Vitae of your nominee (you can upload a file in the next question). Including relevant background information about your candidate will provide the selection committee with important context for why your candidate is deserving of this award.
8.Upload your nominee's bio, resume or Curriculum Vitae here (if applicable). Click here for resources from the AMA to support your nominee in developing a standout medical Curriculum Vitae.
No file chosen