Wilderness and Environmental Medicine Academy Awards

Deadlines

October 12, 2026 - December 4, 2026

 

General Nomination Guidelines

  • All awards will be presented as certificates, with the exception of the Wilderness Medicine Innovative Leader Development (WILD) Award, which will include both a certificate and a physical award.

  • Nominations may be submitted by any WEMA member on behalf of another member or by individuals on their own behalf.

  • Each nomination should include a brief paragraph explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award.

     

Wilderness Medicine Innovative Leader Development (WILD) Award

This award recognizes a WEMA member who has demonstrated innovation and creativity in wilderness medicine education or research.

Eligibility
  • Active SAEM member
  • Active WEMA member
  • CV required
Award
  • Certificate
  • Physical award: headlamp

Education Award

This award recognizes a WEMA member who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to wilderness medicine education through teaching and educational development, with a significant impact on learners.

Eligibility
  • Active SAEM member
  • Active WEMA member
  • CV required
Award

Certificate

Scholarly Activity Award

This award recognizes a WEMA member who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing and disseminating knowledge in wilderness medicine through scholarly activity, including, but not limited to, textbook chapters, peer-reviewed publications, and non-peer-reviewed publications.

Eligibility
  • Active SAEM member
  • Active WEMA member
  • CV required
Award

Certificate

Mentorship Award

This award recognizes a WEMA member who has demonstrated outstanding mentorship and a commitment to supporting the professional development of junior faculty, fellows, residents, or medical students.

Eligibility
  • Active SAEM member
  • Active WEMA member
  • CV required
Award

Certificate

WEMA Contribution Award

This award recognizes a WEMA member who has made significant contributions to advancing the Academy through leadership, service, and engagement.

Eligibility
  • Active SAEM member
  • Active WEMA member 
  • CV required
Award

Certificate

Resident of the Year Award

This award recognizes a resident who has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to advancing their own and others’ knowledge and expertise in wilderness medicine through research, education, mentorship, or other scholarly or professional activities.

Eligibility
  • Current resident
  • CV optional 
Award

Certificate

Medical Student of the Year Award

This award recognizes a medical student who has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to advancing their own and others’ knowledge and expertise in wilderness medicine through research, education, mentorship, or other scholarly or professional activities.

Eligibility
  • Current medical student
  • CV optional
Award

Certificate

Questions?

Contact governance@saem.org.