Faculty Awards

Honoring Excellence in Academic Emergency Medicine

From groundbreaking research and inspiring education to exceptional mentorship, leadership, service, and innovation, SAEM Awards celebrate the individuals whose achievements and contributions are advancing academic emergency medicine and making a lasting impact on the specialty.

Excellence deserves recognition. Nominations open annually in October. Explore the awards below, review the eligibility criteria, and nominate a deserving colleague — or put your own achievements forward! Nominations close December 4, 2026.

• John Marx Leadership Award
• Excellence in Research Award
• Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
• Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
• Mentor Award
• Mid-Career Investigator Award
• Mid-Career Educator Award *New Award
• Public Health Leadership Award
• FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
• Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
• Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD Early Investigator Award 
• Early Educator Award
  
• SAEM Outstanding Department for Wellness Award

Nomination and Selection Process

SAEM is committed to an inclusive awards process that reflects the diversity of its membership. We encourage nominations of deserving individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, institutions, and career paths. Self-nominations are welcome.

All nominations are reviewed by the SAEM Awards Committee according to the eligibility requirements and selection criteria established for each award.

Before submitting a nomination:

• Review the specific eligibility requirements, nomination materials, and deadlines for each award.
• Current members of the SAEM Board of Directors are not eligible to receive an award during their term of service.
• Previous recipients of an award are not eligible to receive that same award again.