The Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal is the highest scientific honor given by the Sabin Vaccine Institute. Awarded annually since 1994, the Gold Medal is given to a distinguished individual who has made extraordinary contributions in the field of vaccinology or a complementary field.
In 2020, Sabin created the Rising Star Award to highlight early-career professionals.
Nomination Criteria
The Sabin Gold Medal is awarded based on the following criteria:
- Exemplifies Sabin’s mission to make vaccines more accessible, enable innovation and expand immunization across the globe
- Improved access to vaccines, has had a major impact in vaccine research and development or has enabled innovation to expand immunization
- Left an indelible imprint toward the improvement of public health
- Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to improving the health of all people, everywhere
- Is a scientist, researcher or public health leader
- May be an individual or a small team
We seek nominations that reflect the diversity of global health work, unrestricted by gender, race or ethnicity, location or field of work.