honorary membership award

Recognizing outstanding women in science is at the heart of our organization. The Honorary Membership Award is the highest honor that GWIS bestows.

Honorary Members are held as role models for the younger members of the organization. They are asked to speak at GWIS National Meetings and are encouraged to become involved in chapter activities and in the national organization when possible.

Honorary Membership Awards recognize outstanding women scientists for achievement. Awards include the:

• Florence R. Sabin Award for Research Excellence
• Jean E. Simmons Award for Science Education Excellence
  
• Bette E. Barnes Early Career Scientist Award

The Honorary Membership Committee solicits nominations from GWIS members which must be approved by the National Council and Grand Chapter (the governing bodies of the organization). Honorary Members do not pay dues and are listed on our website.

List of Honorary Members

Approval of Honorary Membership

The Honorary Membership Awards Committee shall evaluate the nominee’s appropriateness for the award by examining their:

     (1) Curriculum Vitae and/or Resume and publication list

     (2) Nomination Letter

The Honorary Membership Committee shall report the committee’s recommendations to the National Council for approval. Once approved, the Honorary membership must be submitted to the chapters for confirmation by a 2/3 vote at a Grand Chapter Meeting

NOMINATE AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN SCIENTIST

Nominations are welcome and are not limited to GWIS members, so if you know an amazing woman that deserves recognition, fill out the form below today!

For questions, please contact honorarymembership@gwis.org

Nomination Form: