Awards

At IMRP 2027, the iia will present Laureate Awards and Early Career Professional Awards

Laureate Awards are presented to those who have had the most significant impact on the business and science of radiation processing, and the application and development of irradiation. The iia typically presents both a Scientific and a Business Laureate Award at each IMRP and these represent the highest honour that members of the irradiation community can bestow on their colleagues.

The Laureate winners are selected by the Award Committee that is made up of members of the iia Board and staff. A structured process is used to remove subjectivity as much as possible. Each nominated individual is scored against 20 criteria that are considered to be important characteristics of a Laureate Award winner. Each criterion is weighted to reflect its level of importance to the award selection process.

Following their introduction and great reception in 2024, the iia will also present Early Career Professional Awards to celebrate emerging talent in the irradiation industry.

Members of iia are invited to nominate candidates for recognition at IMRP 2027. It is recommended that nominations for any award contain additional information such as a biography. If you are nominating an individual for a Laureate Award, then please specify either Scientific or Business Award and the inclusion of letters of support is recommended. Please send your nominations to [email protected].

NOMINATIONS CLOSE:  15 November, 2026