The Award for Inclusive Excellence
The Award for Inclusive Excellence honors anatomy association members’ inclusive leadership and supports meeting attendance, recognizing initiatives that help learners feel welcome and valued.
Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Nomination) | November 9, 2026 (Additional materials) | November 30, 2026 (Review deadline) | December 7, 2026 (Notifications)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium, up to $1,000 travel reimbursement, and complimentary 2027 Anatomy Connected registration
Summary: Recognizes AAA members whose leadership and initiatives foster inclusive educational environments where all participants feel welcome and valued.
Key Information: Nominees must be current AAA members with at least one year of membership.
Description
The Award for Inclusive Excellence, presented by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA), recognizes demonstrated leadership in establishing or promoting cultures of inclusiveness and participation by all. It honors initiatives that cultivate, promote, and foster educational and learning environments where everyone feels welcome and valued. Rather than funding a specified research project, the award recognizes achievements and the benefits of initiatives already undertaken.
Nominations must document both the nominee’s leadership and the outcomes of their efforts for participants and students. The award includes an honorarium, support for attending the 2027 Anatomy Connected Meeting, and a plaque presented at the meeting’s Closing Awards Ceremony.
