Leadership Awards

Inclusive Leadership Award

The International Society for Experimental Hematology (ISEH) is a global community of scientists dedicated to generating scientific knowledge and promoting its clinical application to improve human health. We aim to promote scientific advancements and disseminate knowledge in the fields of hematology, immunology, stem cell research, cell and gene therapy, and other related research topics. 

We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment, to promote the sharing, discussion, and exchange of basic, clinical, and translational findings, which can empower scientists at all career levels. In support of this, the Society has established an Honorific Award to acknowledge members who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to community, inclusivity, and belonging. This award is open to all current members of ISEH (student, post-doctoral fellow and full members). 

An individual may be nominated for:

• A history of contributions that have helped to reduce barriers to participation for scientists within the ISEH and the broader scientific community 
• Demonstrating a long-standing advocacy and/or commitment to fostering the scientific community and creating opportunities for all 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants may be working in academia, clinical, industry, or other backgrounds
• Nominee has been a member of ISEH for 1 or more year
• Nominator will have been a member for at least one year
• Recipient can only be awarded the award once
• Retrospective applications are welcome, with no time limit
• Nominees have evidence of significant efforts to create a welcoming environment, within:
  • the candidate's institute
  • other organizations
  • across institutes or organizations

Evidence may include, but is not limited to:

• Embedding the spirit a welcoming community into mainstream work; through the approach and undertaking of all tasks, be it day-to-day tasks or larger projects 
• Creating a positive shift in organizational culture, as measured by others within the organization 
• Testimonials from individuals who witnessed or seen benefits of the reduction of barriers and/or experienced the welcoming community 

ISEH Lifetime Service Award

The ISEH Lifetime Service Award recognizes outstanding volunteers who have made significant contributions to ISEH over the course of their careers.  Individuals have demonstrated a body of work that exemplifies ISEH’s values of high-quality mentorship, service to the profession and the society, and leadership. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or volunteer service to the society over the course of their career through active involvement in a volunteer role, committee, and/or leadership position.  

• Must have a current ISEH membership. Exemptions will be made for retired individuals who have had a long track record of ISEH membership. 

• Current members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.