Distinguished Scientist Award

The Distinguished Scientist Award, originally named the Elaine Larson Lectureship Award, was established to honor the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Elaine Larson, a luminary in the field of infection prevention. Since the Award was initiated in 2001, it continues to serve as a prestigious recognition within the scientific community, celebrating the exceptional achievements of scholars who have demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the science of infection prevention and control. Each year, the Distinguished Scientist Award is bestowed upon an individual who embodies scholarly excellence and leadership that has helped to build the field’s knowledge base and influence clinical practices and public health policies.

In considering nominations for the APIC Distinguished Scientist Award, the Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation assesses the degree to which an individual’s contribution to infection prevention and control has resulted in new scientific discoveries and practical advances, provided seminal support for advancing infection prevention research, or developed novel methods of dissemination and implementation.

Individual APIC members or APIC Chapters are encouraged to submit names of potential nominees. The APIC Distinguished Scientist is selected by an awards panel created by the APIC Center of Research, Practice, and Innovation among the list of nominees.

Nominations may be carried forward for three years when they can be re-nominated. The Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation seeks unanimity in its selection. When this is impossible, the candidate is selected by a two-thirds majority vote.

The APIC Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation (CRPI) would like to inform you that the 2024 APIC Distinguished Scientist Award nominations have concluded. Our nomination panel is currently reviewing the submissions and making a selection. We anticipate making an announcement soon regarding the recipient of the award. Thank you for your interest and participation in this prestigious recognition.