William W. Tipton Jr., M.D. 1940 - 2005 William W. Tipton Jr., M.D. Leadership Award WILLIAM W. TIPTON JR., M.D. ORTHOPAEDIC LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT The William W. Tipton Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Leadership Endowment has been established by friends, colleagues, and organizations to recognize both the accomplishments and unique character of Dr. Tipton throughout his orthopaedic career. The goal is to recognize and nurture outstanding orthopaedic leadership on an ongoing basis. The Tipton Leadership Award will recognize an individual who exhibits leadership qualities and accomplishments as defined by the AAOS Leadership Development Committee and approved by the AAOS Board of Directors which juries the Award.  THANK YOU...nominations are currently closed.  The 2010 Tipton Award recipient will be announced Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Tipton Orthopaedic Leadership Award Criteria The following are qualities, characteristics, and traits that will be considered as criteria for selecting someone for the William W. Tipton Jr., M.D. Award for Achievement in Advancing Orthopaedics: Recognition by the Orthopaedic Community 1. Recognized as a leader among peers — The awardee is someone who by action, force of will, and motivation has created a vision or has worked diligently over a significant period of time, enabling orthopaedics to reach new levels of prestige and respect, or achieving meaningful progress toward expressed goals. 2. Reliability — The awardee has demonstrated exceptional dedication of time and effort for the greater good. 3. Commitment to the growth and prestige of orthopaedics — The awardee, by his/her actions, is committed foremost to the advancement of orthopaedics. Individual Accomplishments/Actions 4. Significant accomplishments for the specialty — The awardees’ deeds should be seen as significant achievements for the benefit of physicians, their patients, and the orthopaedic community and/or for the American public. 5. Understands and demonstrates the values of diversity in the specialty — This applies to cultural, gender, age, racial, and all other diversity that enriches the fabric and texture of orthopaedics. 6. Commitment to a “win-win” approach for controversy — Demonstrates ability and accomplishments that allow all parties to have some ownership in achievement. There are no “losers.” Values Exhibited by the Nominee 7. Commitment to mentorship — The Ideal Mentor — Demonstrates commitment to passing along leadership skills and the involvement of peers and the next generation of leaders. 8. Committed to team building and being a team player — Concerned with engaging all who have an interest in the vision, being inclusive rather than exclusive. The person’s actions and deeds reflect commitment to the value that the good of the whole takes precedence over self. 9. Committed to “bridge-building” — for the orthopaedic community and beyond through mutual partnerships and alliances. Read about 2009 Tipton Award recipient Blair C. Filler, M.D. Read about 2008 Tipton Award recipient Michael F. Schafer, M.D.  Read about 2007 Tipton Award recipient, Stuart A. Hirsch, M.D. Read about 2006 Tipton Award recipient, Richard J. Haynes, M.D.