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Humanitarian Award
Recognizing extraordinary humanitarian and outreach contributions in plastic surgery.
The ISAPS Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian and outreach contributions in plastic surgery - work that restores dignity, rebuilds lives after trauma, or ongoing projects that expand access to high-quality surgical care in underserved communities worldwide.
This impact award aims to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and delivered meaningful impact through outreach initiatives and affirms that excellence within ISAPS encompasses not only scientific and artistic skill, but also compassion, integrity, and global responsibility.
Who is eligible?
Any ISAPS Member or surgical team led by an ISAPS Member who:
- Have led or participated in humanitarian or outreach programs
- Contributed to sustainable capacity-building efforts
- Or shown sustained dedication to service beyond traditional clinical practice.
How to Nominate
We invite members to submit your nominations. You are required to provide: The name of the Nominee, The name of the Program, Region served and a Program Summary (maximum 500 words).
The deadline for nominations is 12:00 UTC on April 8, 2026.
Eligible humanitarian work may include, but is not limited to:
- Reconstructive or aesthetic procedures delivered in underserved or crisis-affected communities.
- Programs focused on treatment in low-resource or disaster settings, e.g., trauma care, burn reconstruction, congenital conditions, or complex reconstruction.
- Sustainable impact initiatives involving outreach training, mentorship, and capacity-building.
Please note: By submitting a nomination, you confirm that the nominee has been informed. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted directly and invited to provide additional supporting information as part of the final evaluation process.
