Distinguished Awards

Honoring excellence inspires the next generation

SACNAS knows that to build strong scientists, you need strong role models. Every year we honor the members of our community who have demonstrated dedication to science, education, and mentoring, through SACNAS Distinguished Awards. Each awardee is proof that diversity and excellence in STEM not only matter, but are possible. 2024 Nominations are closed. Please check back in 2025!

Congratulations to our 2024 Awardees 🎉:

Read about the 2024 Distinguished Awardees >>

Get Ready for 2025 Nominations - Coming Soon!

🏆 Support your fellow SACNISTAs — Awards look great on a resume! 

💚 Show thanks to an advisor, professor, or mentor who has supported you in your STEM journey

🧬 Support the amplification of #TrueDiversity in STEM to communities both in and out of SACNAS

🛬Selected awardees (Distinguished Scientist and Distinguished Mentor) will get COMPLIMENTARY travel, lodging, and registration for the 2025 NDiSTEM Conference