๐ŸŒŸ Nominate a Vaccine Hero: 2026 Sabin Gold Medal & Rising Star Awards Now Open!

Published on October 21, 2025

๐ŸŒŸ Nominate a Vaccine Hero: 2026 Sabin Gold Medal & Rising Star Awards Now Open!

The Sabin Vaccine Institute is calling for nominations for the 2026 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal and the Sabin Rising Star Award. These awards honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to immunization and global health, continuing the legacy of Dr. Albert B. Sabin, who developed the oral polio vaccine.

๐Ÿ… Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal
This esteemed award recognizes individuals or small teams who have:

  • Improved access to vaccines

  • Made significant impacts in vaccine research and development

  • Enabled innovation to expand immunization globally

๐ŸŒฑ Sabin Rising Star Award
Aimed at early-career professionals under 40, this award celebrates those who demonstrate a commitment to advancing immunization efforts.

๐Ÿ“… Nomination Deadline:

  • November 12, 2025

๐Ÿ”— How to Nominate:

  1. Review the nomination criteria on the Sabin Awards Nomination Page.

  2. Create a profile on the online submission portal.

  3. Complete and submit the nomination form before the deadline.

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit the Sabin Awards Nomination Page.

Let's celebrate and support those who are shaping the future of global health and immunization!

Nominate Someone Today!