1. The primary metric will be the potential for impact of the paper in its respective field.
2. Nominations will be allowed from all current BED members who have not been directly associated with research conducted in the nominated paper.
a. Name and contact information of the Nominator and a copy of the paper that is being considered for the award.
b. A statement that includes a synopsis of the work and three reasons why the paper should be considered for the Award.
i. What is unique or unusual?
ii. Potential to impact the field.
iii. Completeness/thoroughness of the work.
iv. How does the work compare with related papers recently published in the field, especially in JBME during the same year?
c. Letters from at two other experts who are conversant with the field stating why the paper should be considered for the award.
Note that these letters can be from non BED members. Letters should focus not only particular qualities but primarily on the potential for impact of the work.
4. Once all applications are received, copies of all applications will be sent to the Editor and Associate Editors for review and ranking. The winner will be selected by number of votes.
5. The winning paper will be highlighted in the Journal via an Editorial.