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ASPBP Membership Awards

Key Dates:

  • Nominations Open: May 4th
  • Nominations Close: June 5th
  • Review Period: June-July

Note: Members may not win the same specific award more than once. However, you may receive an award in the same category under a different designation or for a different program.

Examples:

  • A member wins the Outstanding Faculty Research Award – Junior Faculty Designation. Later, after meeting the eligibility criteria, the same member wins the Outstanding Faculty Research Award – Senior Faculty Designation.
  • A member wins the Outstanding Program Award – Director Designation for their program "X." In a subsequent year, the same member wins the same award for a different program, "Y."

Outstanding Faculty Research Award

Senior Faculty Designation

Junior Faculty Designation

Outstanding ASPBP Leadership Award

Outstanding Program

Director Designation

Support Staff/Admin Designation

Community Partner Designation

Description of Awards

Outstanding Faculty Research Award:

Honors an ASPBP member whose scholarly activity advances effective strategies for STEMM education, pathways, or workforce development. The recipient’s work demonstrates rigorous methodology, evidence-based practice, and contribution to systemic change that fosters a diverse biomedical workforce.

Two awards available: Senior Faculty Designation and Junior Faculty Designation

Eligibility: Open to ASPBP members. Self‑nominations are accepted.

Senior Faculty Designation

  • For individuals with a long‑standing record of developing, implementing, and evaluating sustainable pathway programs.
  • Strong candidates have an established record of scholarship, influence, and community impact.
  • Experience requirement: At least 10 years in their field.

Junior Faculty Designation

  • For individuals using innovative approaches to develop, implement, and evaluate pathway/bridge programs.
  • Strong candidates show exemplary potential as scholars, thought leaders, or change‑makers who collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Experience requirement: Less than 10 years in their field.

 Learn more at aspbp.org/Awards-Criteria-Outstanding-Faculty-Research.

Outstanding ASPBP Leadership Award:

This award celebrates an individual whose exemplary service has significantly advanced the mission of ASPBP. Through mentorship, advocacy, or leadership, the recipient has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to promoting STEMM pathway and bridge programs. This service reflects the values of cooperation and teamwork, addressing complex challenges and fostering a vibrant, supportive community of practice to transform the STEMM landscape. These awards are peer-nominated only.

Find awards criteria at aspbp.org/awards-criteria-leadership.

Outstanding Program Award:

This award honors the work that has contributed to the creation of outstanding programs and is awarded to an individual in the following designations: Director, Support Staff/Admin, and Community Partner. Eligible recipients include faculty, staff, administrators, or community partners whose contributions are essential to the program’s success. These individuals go above and beyond, serving as the backbone of effective and thriving initiatives. ASPBP seeks to recognize these invaluable supporters—those without whom these programs could not operate. The awardee demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing the values of STEMM education and fostering pathways that address systemic, social, and global challenges. Their programs are models of best practices within the STEMM community and should have demonstrated a measurable impact on the success and retention of students in STEMM pathways or bridge programs, fostering belonging and addressing the diverse needs of a multicultural society. While ASPBP recognizes that programs are supported by diverse teams, this award is for an individual for the below designations. Eligible applicants can self-nominate. Three awards are available and applicants should select only one of the below designations.

  1. Director designation: This award recognizes the director of a program who has visionary leadership and whose guidance has been instrumental to the program’s success.
  2. Support Staff/Admin Distinction: This award recognizes a dedicated staff member or administrator who has made a significant impact on the success of a pathway program as a partner with an academic based pathway program.
  3. Community Partner Distinction: This award honors a community partner—such as a representative from a nonprofit, business, civic organization, or other external entity. They serve as a bridge between the program and the broader community, helping to create real-world opportunities, broaden student horizons, and ensure program sustainability. An individual will receive the award on behalf of the community partner.
Find awards criteria at aspbp.org/awards-criteria-outstanding-program.




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