External Awards

Recognizes individuals who have an outstanding record of effectively mentoring women cardiologists and underscores the importance of mentoring in the professional development of women.

Awarded annually to a woman or man whose outstanding scientific achievements are coupled with a record of support for women in academics and of mentoring women in their scientific careers.
The recipient receives an honorarium of $1000 and travel expenses to the Annual WE Meeting, which is held in conjunction with the Endocrine Society Meeting.

Recognizes the mentoring activities of general medicine investigators.
The annual award is presented at SGIM’s Annual Meeting, for which SGIM provides a complimentary Annual Meeting registration.

Recognizes the importance of this mentor‐trainee relationship. AAI honors the award recipient’s contributions to the profession through outstanding mentoring.
The award includes a plaque, meeting registration at the early rate, and travel support to the AAI Annual Meeting.

Recognizes a medical school faculty physician who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students.

Recognizes men or women who demonstrate extraordinary mentoring skills in supporting the career of a female urologist.

A prize of $5,000 is awarded to an individual who has served in the role of mentor for 25 or more years.

A prize of $5,000 is awarded to an individual who has served in the role of mentor for fewer than 25 years.
Both AAAS Mentor Awards honor individuals who during their careers demonstrate extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields and careers. These groups include: women of all racial or ethnic groups; African American, Native American, and Hispanic men; and people with disabilities.

Society of Scientists Dedicated to Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

SACNAS Distinguished Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award

Holds a PhD or other doctorate degree and a faculty position at a four‐year undergraduate institution.
Participates in minority education activities at the local and/or national level.

SACNAS Distinguished Professional Mentor Award

Holds a staff or administrative position at a college or university, within government, or in private industry for at least 10 years.
Participates in minority education, advocacy, or mentoring activities at the local and/or national level.
Awards are open to nominees who have a demonstrated record of encouraging minority students to pursue advanced science degrees, in addition to the eligibility requirements for the specific award.
More information on SACNAS awards