Emeritus Membership in the BioCommunications Association, Inc. is an honor. It recognizes distinguished craftsmanship, professional achievements and meritorious contribution in the visual communications media in the life sciences and medicine. Nominee must be an active BCA member for not less than twenty years (does not have to be consecutive), attained the age of 55 and retired from the field of biocommunications. Election to such status shall require nomination by one member (active/retired/emeritus), reference from one other person and submission of curriculum vitae (emeritus application form can be used in lieu of a C.V.).