APIC showcases the most significant scientific abstracts during the Annual Conference and recognizes the achievements of researchers and infection preventionists whose studies and presentations advance the practice. Watch a video highlighting our APIC 2019 Research Award Recipients!
Blue Ribbon Abstract Award
Awarded to a limited number of abstracts based on the scientific and/or educational quality of the abstract.
2023 Recipients:
Danielle J. Durant, PhD, MBA, MS
Emily N. Gaddam, RN
Danielle L. Kurtz, MPH, CIC
Nikki Mueller, MLS(ASCP)CM, MBA, CIC
Best International Abstract Award
2023 Recipient:
Retsu Fujita, PhD
New Investigator Abstract Award
Recognizes the excellent work of members who are new to the research field.
2023 Recipient:
Amanda Crowson, MPH, RN, CPH, CIC
William A. Rutala Abstract Award
Awarded to the best abstract presented during the conference on disinfection, sterilization, or antisepsis.
2023 Recipient:
Adrian A. Clifford, MPH
Implementation Science Abstract Award
This award recognizes an abstract that promotes the integration of research findings and evidence into health care policy and practice.
2023 Recipient:
Martha C. Lusby, RN, BSN, CIC
APIC-AJIC Award for Publication Excellence
The award for publication excellence recognizes an author who has published an article in the American Journal of Infection Control which was widely read and cited during the previous year.
2023 Recipients:
Saif Khairat, PhD, MS, MA
Baiming Zou, PhD, MS, MA
Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, MS, MA