The International Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) for each PMAPSConference serves as the Nominating Committee for the Merit Award to be given out at that Conference. Any member of ITAC, other than members of the Selection Committee, can submit a nomination. A nomination can be up to five pages in length and should include biographical information on the candidate and why the candidate should receive the award. Nominations should be forwarded to the Chair of the Selection Committee. The deadline date for nominations for the 2026 PMAPS Merit Award was 27-Feb-2026. The evaluation process is in progress to finalize the 2026 winner.

