I. General Terms and Conditions

The following terms apply to all awards listed below:

  • Recognition: Recipients will be recognized at the earliest chapter meeting preceding the event and listed on the official chapter resource page.

  • Notification: Applicants will be notified of their status within one week of the application deadline, or as soon as administratively feasible.

  • Presentation Requirement: Upon selection, recipients are strongly encouraged to provide a 5–10 minute presentation at a subsequent chapter meeting detailing their educational experience and lessons learned. Coordination with the Chapter Board is required to schedule this presentation.

  • Frequency: Awards are presented no more than once per calendar year and are subject to availability. The Chapter Board reserves the right to withhold awards in any given year.

  • Reimbursement: All awards are distributed as reimbursements for valid, documented expenses (registration, hotel, travel, etc.) up to the specified maximum amount.

II. Award Categories

1. National APIC Conference Award

Maximum Reimbursement: $2,000.00

Availability: One (1) award per year.

Term of Award Event Dates Application Deadline
APIC Annual Conference 2026 June 15–17, 2026 May 6, 2026

Eligibility & Criteria:

  • Chapter Tenure: Minimum of one (1) year of active participation in the SDIC Chapter.

  • Membership Status: Must have been an APIC member for at least one year preceding the application and hold active or lifetime membership for the current application year.

  • Certification: Must be currently Certified in Infection Prevention (CIC, A-IPC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP) by the CBIC. Exception: Lapsed certification due to retirement is acceptable.

  • Exclusions: Members of the SDIC Chapter Awards & Nominating Committee are ineligible during their term of service.

  • Applicants not selected for this award will be enrolled as applicants for the Chapter Standard Award.

2. Cheryl Richardson “Leg Day” Award

Maximum Reimbursement: $750.00

Availability: One (1) award per year.

Term of Award Event Date Application Deadline
CA APIC Legislative Day (Sacramento, CA) February 25, 2026 January 31, 2026

Eligibility & Criteria:

  • Chapter Tenure: Minimum of one (1) year of active participation in the SDIC Chapter.

  • Membership Status: Must be a current APIC and San Diego & Imperial County Chapter (057) member, or a documented consistent contributor to the chapter.

  • Purpose: Funding is specifically designated for participation in the California APIC Coordinating Council (CA APIC) Legislative Day to advocate for Infection Prevention at the State Capitol.

3. Chapter Standard Award

Maximum Reimbursement: $500.00

Availability: Three (3) awards per year.

Term of Award Eligible Expense Period Application Deadline
Infection Prevention Education Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026 May 6, 2026

Eligibility & Criteria:

  • Chapter Tenure: Minimum of one (1) year of active participation in the SDIC Chapter.

  • Membership Status: Must be a current APIC and San Diego & Imperial County Chapter (057) member, or a documented consistent contributor to the chapter.

  • Permissible Expenses: Registration, travel, lodging, and educational materials.

  • Non-Permissible Expenses: This award cannot be used for CBIC exam or recertification fees. However, it may be applied toward study guides or preparation materials.

III. Application Process

All applications are hosted via Google Forms. Please note that some corporate networks may block this platform; it is recommended to access the links via a personal device or public Wi-Fi.

IV. Recipient History (2023–2025)

Year National APIC Conference Award Cheryl Richardson “Leg Day” Award Chapter Standard Award
2025 J. McShane No Applicants J. Becasen, K. Mataya, R. Marrs
2024 R. Gill No Applicants K. Schumacher, J. Candelaria, C. Sanchez-Goad
2023 J. Alicdan No Applicants E. Barnard, S. Oriola, J. McShane, K. Schumacher, N. Brunelle