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The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women recognizes outstanding contributions toward the full participation and advancement of women in the microbial sciences. This award was established by º£½ÇÖ±²¥'s Committee on the Status of Women in Microbiology, and is given in memory of Alice C. Evans, the first woman to be elected º£½ÇÖ±²¥ President (1928).

2026 Alice C. Evans Awardee

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.

University of Connecticut

Eligibility

Nominees must be º£½ÇÖ±²¥ members who have made major contributions toward fostering the inclusion, development and advancement of women in careers in microbiology. Nominees must demonstrate commitment to women in science through mentorship and advocacy and by setting an example through scientific and professional achievement.

Nominations Must Include:

1. . Nominator will need to create a free º£½ÇÖ±²¥ account or log in to their current º£½ÇÖ±²¥ account 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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and 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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Journals.
• A cash prize of $1,700.
• Personalized commemorative keepsake.
• Be invited to speak at the next º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Microbe meeting.
• Be recognized at the next º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Microbe meeting and be invited as honored guests at the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and American Academy of Microbiology leadership receptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to the most frequently asked questions about º£½ÇÖ±²¥ awards, 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. º£½ÇÖ±²¥ awards are granted at the discretion of award selection committees and might not be awarded every year.

Selection Committee Members

• Amy Reese, Ph.D., Chair.
• N. Confidence Anyanwu, Ph.D.
• Nanushka Mia Bonano Collazo, M.S.
• Michaela Gazdik Stofer, Ph.D.
• Jennifer Goff, Ph.D.
• Zoe Hansen, Ph.D.
• Sharvari Narendra, M.S.
• Rachel L. Roper, Ph.D.
• Angélica Rosado-Quiñones, Ph.D.
• Akorede Seriki, M.S.
• Emily Stowe, Ph.D.

Questions? Contact awards@asmusa.org.