Society Awards
The 2024 Awards Nominations period is now closed. We look forward to announcing and honoring the 2024 recipients at ICMI 2024 this coming July in Copenhagen, Denmark, EUR.
Per Brandtzaeg Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award
Established in 2005, this award honors outstanding members of the community of scientists in mucosal immunology. Its aim is to recognize the scientific achievements of those few individuals who have contributed to the field in a significant and important way over a long period of time and is presented at the biennial International Congress of Mucosal Immunology (ICMI). The award was named in 2017 to honor and commemorate the strong impact of Dr. Per Brandtzaeg's work on the field of mucosal immunology and leadership to the Society.
Award Criteria:
- Any scientist with work in the mucosal immunology field (does not have to be a current SMI member)
- Outstanding history of contributions to the science of mucosal immunology (publications, techniques, educational impact, mentorship)
Congratulations to the following past recipients:
Andrew Macpherson, MD, PhD (2022)
Allan Mowat, MD, PhD (2019)
Nadine Cerf-Bensussan, MD, PhD (2017)
Charles O. Elson, MD (2015)
Richard S. Blumberg, MD (2015)
Fiona Powrie, PhD (2013)
Jiri Mestecky, MD (2011)
Per Brandtzaeg, PhD (2009)
Warren Strober, MD (2009)
Jan Holmgren, MD, PhD (2007)
Jerry McGhee, MD (2007)
Delphine Guy-Grand, PhD (2005)
John Cebra, PhD (2005)
Distinguished Service Award
Initiated in 2005, this award is presented biennially at the International Congress of Mucosal Immunology (ICMI) to honor a member of the Society who has exhibited great citizenship through service to the society in a volunteer capacity over an extended period of time.
Award Criteria:
- Honors current Society member with strong history of volunteer leadership with SMI
- Volunteer work could include: Current or past Board members, Committee members, Committee Chairs, or Journal editorial work
Congratulations to the following past recipients:
Clare Lloyd, PhD (2022)
Ifor Williams, MD, PhD (2019)
Tom MacDonald, PhD (2017)
Jo Viney, PhD (2015)
Brian Kelsall, MD (2013)
Phillip Smith, MD (2011)
Charles O. Elson, MD (2009)
Toshifumi Hibi, MD (2007)
Peter Ernst, PhD (2005)
Brian Kelsall Medal
Initiated in 2022, this award is presented at the Board of Councilor's discretion to recognize service to the Society's journal, Mucosal Immunology, that goes above and beyond. This award was named at it's inception after its inaugural recipient, Brian Kelsall, MD, who served as Editor-in-Chief of Mucosal Immunology from the journal's inception through early 2021.
Award Criteria:
- Honors current Society member with strong history of service to the journal, Mucosal Immunology
Congratulations to the following past recipients:
Brian Kelsall, MD (2022)
Young Investigator Award
The Young Investigator Award was established in 2017 to honor young investigators within 15 years of their postdoctoral experience who have made significant contributions to the field of mucosal immunology. This award is presented at the biennial International Congress of Mucosal Immunology and consists of travel support to ICMI along with complimentary registration(s).
Award Criteria:
- Honors current Society member (with at least 1 full year of membership in the Society) within 15 years of their postdoctoral experience
- Recognizes significant contributions to the field of mucosal immunology
Congratulations to the following past recipients:
Theresa Alenghat, DVM, PhD (2022)
Iliyan Iliev, PhD (2022)
Daniel Mucida, PhD (2019)
Greg Sonnenberg, PhD (2017)
