The nomination must include the nominee's CV, as well as a letter of recommendation from the nominator that highlights their accomplishments and contributions to the field, as well as the particular individual or collective challenges that the nominee had to overcome in the pursuit of excellence.
- The nominee must be a scientist who has made significant contributions to Antiviral Research and is recognized in their field for high impact science.
- Peer recognition and productivity will be determined by the number and quality of publications, patents, products, or policies, and presentations at national or international meetings and the impact on the field.
- The nominee must have shown actual or potential leadership in promoting or increasing the participation in antiviral research of those who have faced unique collective or individual challenges in the pursuit of this goal.