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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) annual awards program recognizes and honors the achievements of SCCM members, while encouraging excellence in teaching and research.
You must be a Professional or Select member of SCCM to apply for all awards except the Safar Global Partner Award and ICU Heroes Award. If you are not an SCCM member, you may join today. You may also upgrade your membership at any time.
Applications and nominations are currently closed and will open Summer 2025.
Looking for Abstract Awards? Abstract or case reports submitted for the Critical Care Congress may be considered for an award. Learn More
SCCM holds the annual American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) Convocation and SCCM Awards Presentation at the Critical Care Congress. Award and grant recipients are honored and new Fellows and Masters are inducted into ACCM.
An ICU or program that demonstrates novel patient safety initiatives.
An individual who promotes humanistic and ethical care.
A unit or program that demonstrates novel methods of providing care to patients and their families.
An ICU patient, family, and care team who had an exceptional experience.
An individual who has significantly advanced multiprofessional quality care.
An individual who has been outstanding in the care of infants and children.
An educator or team who demonstrates excellence and creativity.
An individual, hospital, or organization that expands the global reach of SCCM.
A nurse who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, education, and/or administration.
An individual who is a role model in teaching and ethical practice.
An individual who has significantly contributed to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice.
The American College of Critical Care Medicine Distinguished Investigator Award recognizes an established and active Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) clinical investigator for meritorious and pioneering clinical research in critical care who has significantly contributed to the understanding of disease or treatment of patients. The awardee receives complimentary SCCM Critical Care Congress registration and reimbursement for airfare and hotel expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500.
The Asmund S. Laerdal Memorial Lecture Award commemorates Asmund S. Laerdal, creator of the Resusci Anne manikins used in CPR training procedures. The recipient is chosen from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Critical Care Congress faculty for extensive involvement in critical care research and publishing. The awardee receives a 50% discount off SCCM Critical Care Congress registration and $5,000. For additional information regarding this award, please contact SCCM.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) members who have made exceptional leadership contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of SCCM over an extended period of time.
This award honors an SCCM member for his/her dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of critical care and to SCCM. For additional information regarding this award, please contact SCCM.
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has demonstrated meritorious contributions to the field of critical care through the advancement of medical science, medical education, or medical care.
The Presidential Citation recognizes Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to SCCM during the previous year. For additional information regarding this award, please contact SCCM.