Nominations are open for the SAEM GEMA Academy Awards. Please help us recognize individuals who are making a difference in the field of Global Emergency Medicine. All nominees must be a current SAEM and GEMA member. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Winners will be announced during the GEMA academy meeting at SAEM's annual meeting.
Required documentation:
- Nominee's CV
- One nomination statement explaining why the candidate merits the award. The nomination letter may be submitted either by a former or current colleague, mentee, or employer.
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
Individual Awards
- GEMA Academic Achievement Award
- GEMA EM Globalization and Advancement Award
- GEMA Global Emergency Medicine Outstanding Educator Award
- GEMA Humanitarian Service Award
- GEMA Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- GEMA Outstanding Medical Student/Resident Award
- GEMA Outstanding Fellow Award
- GEMA Global Scholar Award
Group Awards
- GEMA Global Emergency Medicine Education Catalyst Award
- GEMA Global Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Award
- GEMA Global Health Endeavors Department Award
For more information on GEMA awards, visit our GEMA webpage. If you have any questions about the awards process, please contact governance@saem.org.