Mid-career Academy Awards

The Academy Career Milestone Awards recognize mid-career laboratory medicine professionals whose accomplishments and contributions have made a meaningful impact on the field. These awards celebrate Fellows who have demonstrated significant achievement through research or service and continue to advance the profession.

Explore the two Career Milestone Awards below to learn more about each award, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Career Milestone Award for Research 

The Career Milestone Award for Research recognizes sustained scientific achievement and significant research contributions that have advanced laboratory medicine.

Career Milestone Award for Service

The Career Milestone Award for Service recognizes outstanding service and leadership through contributions such as volunteerism, committee involvement, mentorship, advocacy, and other professional service to the Academy and the field of laboratory medicine.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be an Academy Fellow
2. Be considered a mid-career professional, generally defined as 7–15 years post-fellowship or doctoral training, and/or hold a rank equivalent to Associate Professor or equivalent professional experience outside of academia.
3. Demonstrate significant contributions in either research or service, based on the award for which they are nominated.

How to Submit a Nomination

If you would like to nominate a colleague for one of these awards, please submit a nomination package containing the following materials to [email protected]:

1. A letter containing an evaluation and appraisal of the nominee's accomplishments related to the award.

2. Three to five letters of support detailing the nominee’s accomplishments related to the award.

3. The nominee's curriculum vitae.

4. A list of the nominee's publications and patents if applicable (this information may be included in the curriculum vitae).

Incomplete nomination packages will not be considered.