Nomination Criteria

The Gold Medal Award, commemorating the legacy of the late Dr. Albert B. Sabin, is awarded based on the following criteria:

• The Nominee has had a major impact in vaccine research and development or has materially improved      the access of vaccines to neglected and at-risk populations.
• The Nominee has left an indelible imprint toward the improvement of public health.
• The Nominee’s work exemplifies the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s mission to reduce needless human suffering from vaccine preventable and neglected tropical diseases.
• The Nominee should be a scientist, medical researcher or public health advocate - not a philanthropist.
• The Nominee(s) may be either an individual or a small team.

Timeline

November 7, 2012 - Distribute Call for Nominations
November 28, 2012 - Call for Nominations Deadline
December 3, 2012 - Distribute Ranking Form to Selection Committee
December 21, 2012 - Ranking Form Deadline
January 2, 2013 – Review of Selection Committee Recommendation by Sabin Executive Leadership
January 4, 2013 – Final Determination of Gold Medal Recipient/s
March 4, 2013 - Distribute Invitations Announcing Recipient/s
April 23, 2013 - Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award Ceremony