+ Eligibility Requirements

Essential criteria:

• have been a member of the society in any category for at least two years and must currently be a MASM or FASM.

• have been working in industry or with an industry partner in microbiology activities at Post-PhD level level or equivalent for less than or equal to 10 years, or the equivalent of less than or equal to 10 years of full-time activity since acquiring their postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in cases of significant career interruption, on the closing date of the year of application.

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrated active participation in ASM affairs at National or local branch level (including as a student member) or in promoting the interests of the Society to the Australian or international community.

+ Application Requirements

Applications must include:

• a curriculum vitae (noting publications, patents, reports, awards or other industry relevant outcomes)

• a one-page summary of contribution to industry achievements in Microbiology

• a brief statement addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria

• the name and address (including email addresses) of two (2) referees, at least one of which must be currently working in industry.

+ Conditions of Award

Applicants need to show that their area of excellence in industry-related microbiology was work done in Australia or, for those applicants recently returned from overseas, is ongoing work in Australia that will enhance the nation's international reputation in industry-related microbiology. The recipients are invited to present the ASM Industry Engagement Award Lecture at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

+ Award Review Committee

The Award Review Committee will consist of the VP Communications, VP Corporate Affairs, VP Scientific Affairs, the Chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and a member of an ASM Industry Partner selected by the Executive Committee.