WIR Champion Award
The SIR Women in IR Champion Award honors those who have significantly advanced women’s careers in interventional radiology through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary prize specified.
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding, sustained contributions to advancing women in interventional radiology through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership.
Description
The Women in Interventional Radiology (WIR) Champion Award is an annual recognition presented by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). Established in 2020, the award honors individuals who have consistently demonstrated significant contributions to advancing the careers and professional development of women in interventional radiology (IR). Contributions may include mentorship, sponsorship, advocacy, teaching, promotion, and recruitment efforts that foster an inclusive and equitable environment in IR. Recipients are recognized at the Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and Luncheon during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.
