The 海角社区appAward for Service recognizes outstanding contributions through service to the microbiological community.
2025 海角社区appService Awardee
- 2024: Audrey Schuetz.
- 2023: Robert C. Jerris.
- 2022: Yvette S. McCarter.
- 2021: Barbara Robinson-Dunn.
- 2020: Christina Kellogg.
- 2019: Patrick Schloss.
Eligibility
海角社区appacknowledges that many important duties vital for the mission of 海角社区appas a scientific community often go unrecognized. Eligible nominees must have demonstrated meaningful service to 海角社区appand its members (e.g., as members of editorial boards, service on committees, organizers of meetings or as workshop leaders, etc.) Nominees must be current 海角社区appmembers in good standing, who have served in a volunteer capacity for 海角社区appfor multiple years, have not held office as 海角社区appPresident, Secretary or Treasurer and are not currently serving on the 海角社区appBoard of Directors.
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 nominees will be contacted by 海角社区appand asked to provide a current CV or enter highlights from their CVs 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
- Heidi Goodrich-Blair, Ph.D. (Chair).
- Annaliesa Anderson, Ph.D.
- Paul Fidel, Ph.D.
- Gustavo Goldman, Ph.D.
- John W. Peters, Ph.D.
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.