Women’s Leadership Forum Award
Honors a woman ORS member for lifetime achievement, leadership, and mentorship in advancing musculoskeletal research and orthopaedic science.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research Society
Due Dates: August 15, 2025 | August 13, 2026 | August 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, commemorative plaque, and complimentary event registration; awarded annually.
Summary: Recognizes a woman ORS member for lifetime achievement and leadership in musculoskeletal research, service, and mentorship.
Key Information: Self-nominations are accepted; nominee must be an ORS member in good standing.
Description
This annual award honors a female biologist, clinician, or engineer who has made significant, sustained contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and related diseases or injuries. The award also recognizes outstanding leadership through service to the professional community and mentorship of colleagues and trainees. The recipient is celebrated for her lifetime achievements and leadership within the orthopaedic research field.
