MLA leaders are expected to report key achievements, actions, and activities from their MLA community — including initiatives that strengthen community connections and promote a sense of belonging.
This reporting applies to:
- Allied representatives
- Appointed officials
- Caucus chairs
- Chapter presidents/chairs
- Committee chairs
- Program chairs/directors
- Task force chairs
Note: Juries do not submit reports here. They report activities to the Awards Committee or the Grants & Scholarship Committee.
Midyear Reports
- Due in mid-October each year.
- Reports should provide a brief update on activities since the spring annual report.
- Prepare report information in a separate document before copying it into the submission form. Note that once the report is submitted, no further edits can be made.
- Executive Summary – In 6 bullet points (800 character total limit) summarize the top achievements, activities or actions since your annual report in April.
- Fostering Community Building or Belonging – Share fairness, representation, and belonging related initiatives or activities since spring.
- Reports will be shared with the Board of Directors at their November meeting.
Annual Reports
- Due in April each year: April 15, 2026
- Reports should highlight the top achievements, actions, and activities of the community since the last annual report.
- Prepare report information in a separate document before copying it into the submission form. Note that once the report is submitted, no further edits can be made.
- Executive Summary – In 6 bullet points (1000 characters total limit), summarize the top achievements, activities or actions in the last 12 months.
- Fostering Community Building or Belonging – Share fairness, representation, and belonging related initiatives or activities in the last 12 months.
- Strategic Plan – List the latest goals, strategies, and status of specific objectives. If possible, include dates, metrics, and schedules.
- MLA Strategic Plan – List specific contributions to MLA strategic goals (if applicable).
- Facts and Data – List key events held, items published, resources created, or other data.
- Leadership Roster – Found in community home on MLANET.
- People Update – (Not applicable to all groups)
- Reports will be shared with the Board of Directors at their May meeting.
- Annual reports become part of the association’s permanent record.
- Previous annual reports (1980-present) are available in the members-only file library on MLANET.
- Older reports are archived at the National Library of Medicine.
Submission Instructions
- Draft your report in a Word document first using simple formatting, then copy and paste the content into the form below.
- The form must be completed and submitted in a single session.
- Once submitted, the form cannot be reviewed or edited.
- Be sure to save a copy of your Word version in your community’s document library.
Contact your staff liaison with any questions.
Must be logged into MLANET to complete this form.