CALL FOR NOMINATIONS, PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
In recognition of exceptional achievements in the field of microbiology, the SASM may award the following medals:
- Gold Medal: to a member who has, over an extended period of time, rendered exceptional service in the field of microbiology in South Africa.
- Silver Medal: to a member for either an exceptionally meritorious and original research effort in the field of microbiology published in a recognized professional journal, or for exceptional achievement in any branch of microbiology.
- Bronze Medal: to a member for an outstanding publication in the field of microbiology.
Awards shall be made only in meritorious cases and on the basis of fully substantiated, confidential recommendations, in writing, from SASM members. The SASM reserves the right to make no award in a specific year.
If you wish to nominate someone, please submit the following to the Secretary: SASM Merit Committee, at the address given below.
1. Motivated recommendation seconded by two SASM members and signed by all.
- Specify the award for which the person is nominated
- Please check if you as well as the seconders are paid-up SASM members
- The nominee should also be a SASM member
2. CV of the nominee
Electronic submission by e-mail as an attached pdf file is preferred. The signed original recommendation and CV should also be mailed to the address given below.
DEADLINE for receipt of nominations: 31st October 2025.
The awards will be made at Bio26 | South Africa Congress in January 2026.
Submit to: Dr. Marlin Mert
SASM Merit Committee
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