1. Examples of accomplishments that demonstrate why the nominee is deserving of this award
2.  A link to a brief biography of the nominee (please, no CVs)
3. Contact information for the nominator including: Full name, title and organization affiliation (if any), mailing address, phone number, email, secondary contact/support person's information
4. To the extent possible, contact information for the nominee, including: title and organization affiliation (if any), mailing address, phone number, email, secondary contact/support person's information (to facilitate logistics)

GORDON AND LLURA GUND LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to increasing the level of advocacy for medical, public health or other health-related research in their communities or on the local, state, or national level.

2020—Mary Fogarty McAndrew
2019—Denny Sanford
2018—Shari and Garen Staglin
2017—Joseph Biden

Review past Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award awardees.

GEOFFREY BEENE FOUNDATION BUILDERS OF SCIENCE AWARD 

The Geoffrey Beene Foundation Builders of Science Award recognizes those who have provided inspiration and determination in building an outstanding home for research. Eligible candidates for the award are distinguished medical, health, and scientific research administrators, scientists, and other leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to advocacy for research by building an outstanding scientific research institution.

2020—Myron M. Levine, MD, DTPH; Gary J. Nabel, MD, PhD; and Paul A. Offit, MD
2019—Susan Hockfield, PhD
2018—Roger I. Glass, MD, PhD
2017—Leland H. Hartwell, PhD

Review past Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award awardees.

The Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion is presented annually to a news media representative or other influential individual who has been extraordinarily effective in delivering medical, public health, or other health-related research advocacy messages to the public.

2020—Renée Fleming
2019—Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, DPhil
2018—Atul Gawande, MD, MPH
2017—Kathy Bates

Review past Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion awardees.

HERBERT PARDES FAMILY AWARD FOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ADVOCACY FOR RESEARCH

The Herbert Pardes Family Award for National Leadership in Advocacy for Research, established by the Research!America Board of Directors in 2018, recognizes individuals who, throughout their careers have – like Dr. Pardes – demonstrated distinguished leadership and sustained commitment to public engagement and advocacy for research.

2020—Michael M.E. Johns, MD
2019—David R. Williams, PhD

PAUL G. ROGERS DISTINGUISHED ORGANIZATION ADVOCACY AWARD

The Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award honors a public or private organization or institution that is a strong advocate for medical, public health, or other health-related research at the national, state, or local level.

2020—National Multiple Sclerosis Society
2019—Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2018—EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
2017—Lupus Foundation of America

Review past Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award awardees.

Board selected awards:

EDWIN C. WHITEHEAD AWARD FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH ADVOCACY

The Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy recognizes exemplary leaders, particularly those in public office, who have shown a long-standing commitment to advancing health research as a national priority and who galvanize others in support of science policy and funding. This award is selected by the Board of Directors.

JOHN EDWARD PORTER LEGACY AWARD, Generously supported by Ann Lurie

The John Edward Porter Legacy Award, generously supported by Ann Lurie, is awarded to individuals who show outstanding commitment to sustaining the nation’s world-class leadership in medical and health research. This award is selected by the Board of Directors.

ABOut the nominations process: