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

April 7, 2026

Honorific award; no monetary prize specified.

Recognizes individuals with a lifetime of significant achievements in public health, especially in disease prevention and global health impact.

--- ## Description The D.A. Henderson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Public Health is presented annually by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to honor individuals whose lifetime achievements have significantly advanced public health. Named after Dr. D.A. Henderson—who led the global eradication of smallpox—the award celebrates leaders whose work exemplifies the profound impact infectious diseases physicians and scientists can have in preventing disease and relieving human suffering. The award aims to inspire others to champion public health worldwide. --- ## Due Dates - April 7, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for IDSA Society Awards (including the D.A. Henderson Award) --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific award; there is no monetary prize specified. - Recipients are recognized for their lifetime achievements and contributions to public health. --- ## 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 IDSA Society Awards Committee are not eligible to be nominated. - Past recipients of the D.A. Henderson Award are not eligible to receive it again, but may be nominated for a different award. - Self-nominations are not permitted. - The award is intended for individuals with a lifetime of significant achievement in public health, particularly in the field of infectious diseases. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted via an online form during the open period (January 20, 2026 – April 7, 2026). - A primary nominator must submit a statement summarizing the nominee’s seminal contributions, quality, and impact (500-word limit). - At least one secondary statement of support from an active IDSA member is required (250-word limit; up to three may be submitted). - A current copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae is required. - An NIH Biosketch is required for the D.A. Henderson Award. - [Submit IDSA Nomination](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards) --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented annually and is one of several IDSA Society Awards recognizing excellence and leadership in infectious diseases. - For a list of past recipients and more details, visit the [D.A. Henderson Award page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/d.a.-henderson-award). --- ## External Links - [D.A. Henderson Award Information](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/d.a.-henderson-award) - [IDSA Society Awards Overview](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-awards/) - [Submit a Nomination](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [Contact IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) | | Email | [info@idsociety.org](mailto:info@idsociety.org) | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 |

D.A. Henderson Award

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