The 海角社区appAward for Research or Leadership in Clinical Microbiology recognizes an outstanding scientist/clinical microbiologist with distinguished research achievements or a record of innovation and advancement of the clinical microbiology profession. This award represents the merging of the BD Research and Sonnenwirth Awards given annually since 1978 and 1986, respectively.
2025 海角社区appResearch or Leadership in Clinical Microbiology Awardee
- 2024: Bobbi S. Pritt.
- 2023: Charles Chiu.
- 2022: Romney Humphries.
- 2021: Melissa Miller.
- 2020: Carey-Ann Burnham.
- 2019: Stephen Jenkins.
Eligibility
Nominees must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in research or leadership in the clinical microbiology profession. Nominees should be actively engaged in research or clinical laboratory service at the time that the nomination is made. Nominations must be based on an aggregate of exemplary achievements. While scientists at any career stage are eligible, this award is best-suited for established clinical microbiologists.
Nominators must address how the nominees meet the criteria and how they have made significant contributions to the field.
Nominations Must Include:
- Nomination Form. Nominator will need to create a free 海角社区appaccount or log in to their current 海角社区appaccount to complete the nomination. Self-nominations will not be accepted (in other words, you cannot nominate yourself for the award).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee is required to complete the nomination. After the nomination form is submitted by the nominator, the nominee will be contacted by 海角社区appand asked to provide a current CV or enter highlights from their CV on a CV template. Completing the CV template is highly recommended; however, the selection committee will accept either the template or the nominee’s current CV.
- Nominee Statement. Nominees will be asked to provide a nominee statement describing their most significant contributions to the field of microbial sciences, explaining how their contributions meet the criteria for the award and why they are deserving of the award.
Awardee Benefits
The Award Laureate will receive the following honors:
- One time waiver to publish an article without charge in 1 of 海角社区appJournals.
- A cash prize of $1,400.
- Personalized commemorative keepsake.
- Be invited to speak at the next 海角社区appMicrobe meeting.
- Be recognized at the next 海角社区appMicrobe meeting and be invited as honored guests at the 海角社区appand American Academy of Microbiology leadership receptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to the most frequently asked questions about 海角社区appawards, see the Awards and Prize FAQs page.
Award Selection Process
All eligible nominations will be reviewed by the respective award selection committee. The committee members will use the nomination materials to evaluate each nominee using the described eligibility criteria. The committee will discuss outstanding candidates and determine the awardee for that year. The committee takes into consideration various factors about the nominees in the decision to ensure the selected awardee is a strong example of excellence in the field.
Selection Committee Members
- Nathan Ledeboer, Ph.D. (Chair).
- Cesar A. Arias, M.D., M.S., Ph.D, FIDSA.
- Romney Humphries, Ph.D., D(ABMM).
- Eleftherios Mylonakis, M.D., Ph.D., FIDSA, FAAM.
- Nancy L. Wengenack, Ph.D., D(ABMM), FIDSA, FAAM.
海角社区appawards are granted at the discretion of award selection committees and might not be awarded every year.
Questions? Contact awards@asmusa.org.