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About the Award

Illustration of the 海角社区appAward wreath and profile picture of William Hinton.

The 海角社区appWilliam A. Hinton Award for Advancement of a Diverse Community of Microbiologists recognizes outstanding contributions and service toward fostering the research training of minorities and increasing diversity in microbiology. It is given in memory of William A. Hinton, a physician-research scientist, and one of the first Black scientists to join ASM. He developed the Hinton test for syphilis, which became the standard procedure due to its ease of use, cost-effectiveness and accuracy compared to earlier tests.

2025 海角社区appWilliam A. Hinton Awardee

Musau WaKabongo, Ph.D.

Musau WaKabongo, Ph.D.

Dr. Musau WaKabongo Science Education, Inc. (DMWSE), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Past Awardees
  • 2011: Agnes A. Day.
  • 2010: Renato Aguilera.
  • 2009: Terry Ann Krulwich.
  • 2008: Arturo Casadevall.
  • 2007: Carolyn B. Brooks.
  • 2006: Sally B. Jorgensen.
  • 2005: Willie Turner.
  • 2004: John F. Alderete.
  • 2003: Henry N. Williams.
  • 2002: Michael F. Summers.
  • 2001: Helen Buckley.
  • 2000: Julius H. Jackson.
  • 1999: Thoyd Melton.
  • 1998: Luther S. Williams.

Eligibility

Nominees must contribute to the research training of undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows or health professional students, and must contribute to efforts leading to the increased participation of microbiologists from historically underrepresented communities.

Nominators must address how the nominees meet the criteria and how they have made significant contributions to advance the involvement of microbiologists from historically underrepresented communities in research.

Nominations Must Include:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.