The Gold Medal Award has been awarded annually since 1994 and is given to a distinguished member of the research community who has made extraordinary contributions in the field of vaccinology or a complementary field. Each recipient is a role model for young researchers, someone whose career has saved lives through the development and use of vaccines. The Medal is the highest scientific honor given by the Sabin Vaccine Institute and commemorates the legacy of the late Dr. Albert B. Sabin. This prestigious award is presented by the Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) as part of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Timeline

November 7, 2012 - Distribute Call for Nominations
November 26, 2012 - Call for Nominations Deadline
November 28, 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

Please view past recipients and our selection process here.