The 黑料正能量Award for Service recognizes outstanding contributions through service to the microbiological community.
2025 黑料正能量Service Awardee
- 2024: Audrey Schuetz.
- 2023: Robert C. Jerris.
- 2022: Yvette S. McCarter.
- 2021: Barbara Robinson-Dunn.
- 2020: Christina Kellogg.
- 2019: Patrick Schloss.
Eligibility
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Nominations Must Include:
- Nomination Form. Nominator will need to create a free 黑料正能量account or log in to their current 黑料正能量account 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 黑料正能量and 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 黑料正能量Journals.
- A cash prize of $1,400.
- Personalized commemorative keepsake.
- Be invited to speak at the next 黑料正能量Microbe meeting.
- Be recognized at the next 黑料正能量Microbe meeting and be invited as honored guests at the 黑料正能量and American Academy of Microbiology leadership receptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to the most frequently asked questions about 黑料正能量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.
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.
黑料正能量awards are granted at the discretion of award selection committees and might not be awarded every year.
Questions? Contact awards@asmusa.org.