Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates
2026 Martha Feldman Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Martha Feldman Award honoring a Washington individual who has contributed to the field of regulatory affairs and clinical trials, supported colleagues, and advanced the understanding of regulatory affairs and clinical trials among professionals and the public.
This nomination form can be downloaded from https://www.orcanw.org/MFANominationForm
MARTHA FELDMAN BACKGROUND
The first Martha Feldman Award was presented in 2022.
Martha Feldman started the Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates in 1993. Martha was a passionate professional. She was a truly gifted woman that used her intelligence to inspire so many lives and made many contributions to the Pacific Northwest biomedical products arena. Martha was a fearless ground breaker and the advocate of all things related to science. She shared her pragmatic and often tongue-in-cheek perspective on regulatory affairs and what was needed in clinical trials. She provided valuable input and advice to those in the start-up and IP commercialization community. Martha was always a mentor and believed in her peers and students.
AWARD INFORMATION
- Nominations must be received at awards-banquet@orcanw.org by Sunday, May 31, 2026, midnight.
- The winner will be chosen by the ORCA Board after evaluation of all submitted nominations. Winner will be announced by June 30, 2026.
- Presentation of the award will take place on September 22, 2026, at the ORCA reception. Award winner should be present to accept award and speak (approx. 10 minutes).
Criteria:
? Nominee should have fostered the understanding of regulatory affairs and clinical trials through leadership activities, communication and mentoring.
? The nominee should be affiliated with the regulatory and clinical associate community which includes those who support or work and innovate in the life sciences through drug, device, and biologics development and regulation and through clinical trials management and monitoring.
? Award nominees must be geographically located within Washington state.
? Nominee can be from industry, academia, a non-profit or a government agency.
? Neither nominee nor nominator need to be ORCA members.
? Self-nominations are welcomed.
Easy Nomination Process There are two parts to the nomination:
- Completion of the nomination form with contact details and nominator’s statements of support
The nomination form is available at https://www.orcanw.org/MFANominationForm
- Nominee’s resume or CV highlighting outreach, mentoring activities, and awards in addition to education and career path.
Complete nominations (nomination form plus resume/CV/LinkedIn profile) must be received at awards-banquet@orcanw.org by Sunday, May 31, 2026, midnight.
If you have questions, please contact Reitha Weeks at reithaweeks@gmail.com