Medical and Scientific Emerging Leaders Program

America’s Blood Centers (ABC) is committed to cultivating meaningful programs that support blood center leadership in the disciplines of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Through the ABC Medical and Scientific Leaders Program, ABC provides meaningful points of interaction among early and mid-career leaders that preserve the history of medical and scientific excellence in our community while highlighting the next generation of innovative work underway.

ABC is currently accepting nominations, until September 30, 2026 for the 2027 ABC Medical & Scientific Achievement Award.

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Submit a Nomination for the ABC Medical & Scientific Achievement Award

Submit a Nomination

Nomination Deadline: September 30

Nominee Eligibility Criteria

This award is meant to recognize and support early to mid-career medical and scientific professionals (defined as those within 20 years of completing their training) who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing the field of blood banking and/or transfusion medicine. This award aims to foster engagement and encourage future contributions to the fields of blood banking and/or transfusion medicine.

The following are additional eligibility criteria:

Active in the field of blood banking and/or transfusion medicine and employed by an ABC member organization.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the mission and values of America’s Blood Centers.
Demonstrated leadership in clinical, research, or operational roles.
Must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Contributions to innovation, education, or advocacy in blood banking and/or transfusion medicine.
- Engagement in mentorship or professional development activities.
- Evidence of impact through publications, presentations, or program development.
Lecture topic that focuses on blood banking, transfusion medicine, leadership or a combination of these.

Medical & Scientific Emerging Leader Award

Recognizing outstanding early to mid-career medical and scientific professionals (within 20 years of completing training) who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing blood banking and transfusion medicine.

Award recipient receives:

Recognition as an emerging leader in the field
Opportunity to deliver a featured 1-hour lecture at the 2027 ABC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA
Complimentary meeting registration and travel support

Nominate a deserving colleague who is making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of transfusion medicine.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap as a New Generation Steps Forward

ABC is actively collaborating with the Scientific, Medical, and Technical (SMT) Committee to develop pathways that highlight and promote the next generation of national medical and scientific leaders. A range of programs will cultivate the proficiencies needed to excel in today’s complex environment and highlight new and innovative work.

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Who is Eligible for the ABC Medical & Scientific Achievement Award?

Individuals who are within 20 years of completing their training and are active in the blood banking and/or transfusion medicine field.
Employed by an ABC member organization.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the mission and values of America’s Blood Centers.
Demonstrated leadership in clinical, research, or operational roles.
In addition, must meet at least one of the following criteria:

- Contributions to innovation, education, or advocacy in blood banking and/or transfusion medicine.
- Engagement in mentorship or professional development activities.
- Evidence of impact through publications, presentations, or program development

How Do I Apply or Nominate Someone?

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