Honorary Awards

2028 Honorary Awards Nominations 
The Honorary Award program honors and recognizes contributions to the allergy / immunology specialty and/or the AAAAI. The nomination site will close January 11, 2027, 3:00 pm CT.

Awards & Nomination Criteria
Additional Letters of Support for Nominations 

Award Categories
•  Distinguished Clinician Award
Recognizes those who have a primary commitment to patient care and clinical investigation, focused on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of asthma and allergic disease.

•  Distinguished Layperson Award
Recognizes laypersons that have made substantial contributions in service, education and/or research to the practice of allergy / immunology.

•  Distinguished Scientist Award
Recognizes scientific contributions that have advanced allergy / immunology research and the specialty and for leadership contributions to the specialty.

•  Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes meritorious service on behalf of the AAAAI.

•  Mentorship Award
Recognizes individuals who, by serving as mentors, make a difference in the careers of trainees and colleagues, and, by extension, enriched our specialty.

•  Special Recognition Award
Recognizes individuals who have made a specific contribution that has benefited the allergy / immunology community.

•  Lifetime Contribution to the AAAAI and Allergy / Immunology Specialty Award
Recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the AAAAI, the specialty and the community at large through years of dedicated and exemplary service.

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