Tennessee Medical Association Alliance
Milli Yium Mentorship Award........................................................................................................................................................... Established in 2022, the Milli Yium Mentorship Award was created to recognize a TMAA member who exemplifies the spirit of the mentorship role through contributions to the TMAA or to their county alliance. It is presented biannually in odd years. Nomination GuidelinesDescription | The Milli Yium Mentorship Award was established in 2022 to recognize and honor a truly devoted leader in the Tennessee Medical Association Alliance. This award was named in honor of Milli Yium who began her Alliance affiliation in 1966 as a resident spouse when her husband, Dr. Jackson Yium, was in medical training. They moved to Tennessee in 1972, and in 1988 Milli served in her first of many TMAA board positions as chair of the state-wide organ donation program. Milli has assumed numerous leadership roles at the national, state, and county alliance levels, including serving as the TMAA president in 2002-2003 and 2016-2017. She has been a constant supporter of her fellow TMAA members through her resourceful advice, personal contacts from quick calls to meaningful memos and emails, and her enthusiastic encouragement. For over forty years, her ever-present support of members to achieve the confidence and skills to follow her in leadership roles is remarkable and has helped shaped the TMAA into a strong organization. Purpose | The purpose of this award is to recognize a person who exemplifies the spirit of the mentorship role through contributions to the Tennessee Medical Association Alliance or to their county alliance. Leaders do inspire, but it is the ardent mentor who can bolster, encourage, and guide new leaders. This award will acknowledge those who serve as exemplary role models, leading by example, encouragement, support, teaching, and listening. The candidate will have inspired others to do their best, often going above and beyond the traditional mentor responsibilities. Their time commitment, innovation, and dedication to creating successful mentor/mentee relationships have been crucial in ensuring the success of our programs. Eligibility | This award is presented to an accomplished TMAA member mentor who inspires others to learn and grow into leadership roles in the TMAA, county alliances, and their communities. Any TMAA member may nominate one or more individuals. Previous nominees may be offered again for consideration. Nominees should plan to attend the annual TMAA convention. Application Process | The Milli Yium Award is presented biennially in odd years, or less frequently if deemed appropriate. The deadline for submission is March 31. Complete and sign the nomination form with supporting documentation and submit form to the current TMAA president in accord with the guidelines on the application. Recognition | The award will be presented to the recipient at the TMAA Convention. The selection committee will choose a suitable award not to exceed $100. Selection Committee | The TMAA president will appoint a selection committee with representatives from each of the regional county alliances and/or AIMs to review the nominations. Nomination Form | Recipients of the Milli Yium Award |