[Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://www.idsociety.org)

April 7, 2026

Honorific award; no direct monetary value specified.

Recognizes individuals who have advanced infectious diseases clinical practice through innovation, management, or advocacy.

Award has transitioned to the Community Clinician Award starting in 2025; 2026 cycle is for Society Awards nominations.

--- ## Description The Clinical Practice Innovation Award, offered by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), honors individuals who have devoted the majority of their professional time to patient care and have driven significant, positive change in infectious diseases clinical practice within the past five years. This recognition is awarded for achievements in innovative practice design, advancements in clinical management, or impactful advocacy, all contributing to the future of infectious diseases practice. Starting in 2025, the award has transitioned to the new Community Clinician Award, but nominations for Society Awards (including this category) remain part of the annual cycle. --- ## Due Dates - April 7, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for Society Awards (includes Clinical Practice Innovation Award) --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific award; there is no direct monetary prize or grant funding specified. - Recipients are recognized at the IDSA annual meeting and through Society communications. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees, primary nominators, and at least one secondary nominator must be active IDSA members in good standing. - Members currently serving on the IDSA Board of Directors or the Society Awards Committee are not eligible. - Past recipients of this specific award are not eligible to receive it again but may be nominated for other awards. - Self-nominations are not permitted. - Award recognizes those who have dedicated most of their career to direct patient care and have demonstrated excellence in innovation, clinical management, or advocacy in infectious diseases. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [IDSA Society Awards nomination form](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards). - Required materials: - Primary nominator’s statement (up to 500 words) summarizing the nominee’s contributions and impact. - At least one (up to three) secondary statement(s) of support from active IDSA members (up to 250 words each). - Current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee. - The nomination period runs from January 20, 2026, through April 7, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - The Clinical Practice Innovation Award has transitioned to the Community Clinician Award as of 2025, but the 2026 Society Awards cycle still includes nominations under its previous categories. - Award recipients are recognized publicly by IDSA and celebrated at the annual meeting. --- ## External Links - [Clinical Practice Innovation Award program page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/clinical-practice-innovation-award/) - [Society Awards overview & nomination instructions](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-awards/) - [Submit IDSA Nomination](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards) - [IDSA funding opportunities](https://www.idsociety.org/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alerts) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) | | Email | [email protected] | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 |

Clinical Practice Innovation Award

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