In the year the award is presented, the recipient receives:
- Commemorative plaque
- $500 for travel to attend the SSSS Annual Conference to accept the award*
- Complimentary conference registration*
*If travel is not required to attend the conference (e.g., the winner lives in the conference city or SSSS holds a virtual conference), travel will not be provided, but complimentary conference registration will remain in place.
Nomination Period
The nomination period is open from January 1 - March 15 each year.
Nominee Guidelines and Process
Nominations are welcome from any SSSS member.
Nominees must be current, typically long-term, SSSS members.
The nominator must complete an online form and attach the following documents:
- Nominee's current CV (if available)
- Letter describing the nominee's service to SSSS
- Additional letters of support from SSSS members are welcome, but not required
Review Criteria
- Amount of Service - number of positions held and/or total time spent in the service of SSSS
- Sustained Service - evidence of a long-term commitment to SSSS
- Quality of Service - evidence of important goals accomplished and initiatives completed, and evidence that the service substantially contributed to SSSS
- Extent to which the nominee acknowledges, includes, values, and/or amplifies diverse voices and strengths in sex science
Questions? Contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.