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For almost 40 years, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has offered a wide range of awards via the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Awards program to recognize  microbiologists for outstanding contributions to the microbial sciences. In 2021, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ expanded the program and added the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Microbiome Prize.  

Every year, after a stringent review process, the awards and 1 prize are given to exceptional individuals who come from all sub-disciplines and career stages of microbiology. º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Awards highlight individuals who have made significant contributions to advance the field and their institutions. Recipients are awarded an honorarium and are invited to present and be recognized at the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Microbe meeting.    

Being nominated for an º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Award or Prize is an honor for any scientist. It reflects the trust and respect of their colleagues. Therefore, there is no better way to show gratitude to a mentor, respect to a colleague or support for an early career scientist than by nominating them and sharing their good work.

The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Awards and Prize program is managed by the  American Academy of Microbiology â€¯(Academy), the honorific leadership group and think tank within º£½ÇÖ±²¥. The Academy is aware that there are excellent microbiologists with diverse perspectives and experiences who deserve this honor, but are less often nominated. Nomination of microbiologists from diverse backgrounds, geographic locations and sectors are greatly welcomed.

Nominations for the 2027 Awards and Prize cycle are now open. Submissions are due by June 15, 2026. 

Recognize Excellence in Microbial Sciences

From early career to lifetime achievement, clinical to environmental microbiology, there is an award to honor outstanding science at every career level and in every sub-discipline of the microbial sciences.

View Past Awards and Prize Recipients’ Contributions