Honorary Membership

Nominations are sought annually for the award of Honorary Membership.  The criteria for the award are set out in the extract of the relevant By-Law below.

Honorary Membership

Any Member of the Royal College of Radiologists may propose nominations for the award of Honorary Membership.  Under By-Law 3(1)(d) and Regulation 5, Honorary Membership may be awarded to persons, (whether medically qualified or not), who have made notable contributions to, or promoted the interests of, clinical radiology or clinical oncology. 

Notes for nominators

A small number of Honorary Memberships may be awarded in each year.  The award is intended for those who have made a significant contribution to either specialty in the UK through a direct link with RCR activities or RCR projects, and who would not normally otherwise be eligible for membership of the College.

Please see the guidance notes for further information about completing the nomination form.

Guidance notes - Honorary Membership

i) Please complete a separate form (Word doc) for each nomination.  Photocopies of the form are acceptable.  The form is also available from the Executive Office Co-ordinator whose details appear under paragraph x) below.

ii) The nomination should be limited to the space provided.  It must state in detail the reasons for nomination, with specific reference to the nominee’s contribution to either specialty in the UK, through a direct link with RCR activities or RCR projects, in addition to other relevant information.

iii) The completed form must be signed in support of the nomination by two Fellows of the Royal College of Radiologists, in addition to the nominator, who work at institutions other than the one at which the nominee is employed.

iv) The completed nomination form must include the full name, address and contact details of the chief executive (or equivalent post-holder, eg general manager) of the nominee's main place of work.  This individual may be contacted by the Chair following the Honours Committee meeting.

v) The completed nomination form should be sent in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL, to Ms Christine Mellors, Executive Office Co-ordinator, at the Royal College of Radiologists.  The closing date for nominations is Friday 17 September 2010.  Nominations cannot be accepted by e-mail or fax.

vi) Receipt of the nomination will be acknowledged.

vii) Nominations will not be held over to the following year.

viii) Nominations are considered by the Honours Committee who make recommendations to Council.  The outcome of nominations will be confirmed as soon as possible after the Council meeting of 19 November 2010. In the case of successful nominations, confirmation will be sent to the nominee and the nominating Fellow or member; in the case of unsuccessful nominations, this advice will be sent to the nominating Fellow or member only.

ix) Nominations which do not adhere to these guidelines will be returned to the nominator.

x) Any queries concerning the process should be addressed to the Executive Office Co-ordinator, Ms Christine Mellors, at the Royal College of Radiologists (christine_mellors@rcr.ac.uk; extension 1136).