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ILDS Awards

One of the many benefits of ILDS Membership is the opportunity for ILDS Members to nominate their own members to be considered for one of our prestigious ILDS Awards.

ILDS Members may nominate for the ILDS Certificate of Appreciation (COA) or ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement (YDIA) Awards.

Nominated by the ILDS Board, the highest accolade the ILDS can bestow is the ILDS Medal for Achievements in Global Dermatology.

Certification of Appreciation

The CoAs are awarded annually and aim to recognise dermatologists and others in the field of dermatological care who have made an outstanding contribution.

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Young Dermatologist Achievement Award

This award aims to recognise recently qualified dermatologists who have made an outstanding contribution to international dermatology, particularly for patients in under-served areas of the world.

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Medal for Achievemen­ts in Global Dermatolog­y

The ILDS Medal is presented biennially (from 2025) during the World Congress of Dermatology and the World Skin Summit by the President of the ILDS.

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Why should our society submit a nomination?

There are many reasons for ILDS Members to consider nominating their members to receive an ILDS Award:

  1. Recognise Dedication: Nominate members who have shown unwavering commitment to their work that deserves to be recognised and celebrated.
  2. Celebrate Achievements: Highlight the outstanding achievements of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their roles, driving positive change and inspiring others.
  3. Encourage Excellence: By nominating someone, you encourage a culture of excellence and motivation within the dermatological community, inspiring others to strive for greatness.
  4. Promote Teamwork: Acknowledge individuals who have fostered collaboration and teamwork, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
  5. For YDIA Award - Inspire Future Leaders: Shine a spotlight on emerging leaders who are paving the way for future generations, ensuring the continued success of the dermatology community.

Recipients of ILDS Awards receive:

  • professional recognition globally among the dermatology community
  • the opportunity to inspire other dermatologists to achieve by highlighting their outstanding work
  • global promotion of their work through publicity via ILDS website/social media/newsletter
  • an official presentation of their certificate by an ILDS Board Member (where possible)
  • For YDIA Award - a bursary to attend the ILDS World Congress of Dermatology or ILDS World Skin Summit

Past Awardees

A full list of previous winners is available here.

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FAQs

As an ILDS Member, are there any Awards we can nominate our members for?

One of the benefits of ILDS Membership is the opportunity for societies to nominate one of their members to receive one of our prestigious ILDS Awards recognising dermatologists and others in the field of dermatological care.

Currently the ILDS has three Awards, two of which are nominated by ILDS Members:

Certificates of Appreciation (in International Leadership/Humanitarian Dermatology) presented annually;

Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award, presented biennially at the World Congress of

Dermatology/World Skin Summit; and the ILDS Medal of Achievement in Global Dermatology nominated and chosen by the ILDS

Board.

When can I submit a nomination for the ILDS Certificate of Appreciation Awards?

Nominations for our annual Award, the ILDS Certificate of Appreciation in International Leadership or Humanitarian Dermatology, open at beginning of December each year.

The President and Organisational Liaison of each ILDS Member eligible to nominate will be contacted by email to ask for up to two nominations (these can be two nominations in one category or one nomination in each category). The deadline for submission is 28 February each year.

We always update the Members’ Corner with important information regarding Awards so please do check for further updates/deadlines.

If you have any questions, please contact: membership@ilds.org

When can I submit a nomination for the ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Awards?

Nominations for the next round of our biennial Award, the ILDS Young Dermatologist International Achievement Award will open in May 2026.

The President and Organisational Liaison of each ILDS Member eligible to nominate will be contacted by email to ask for one nomination from their society.

Please check your inbox for details. You can also check the latest important details in the Members’ Corner so please do check for further updates/deadlines.

If you have any questions, please contact: membership@ilds.org

I submitted a nomination for an Award – when will we be informed of the outcome?

Following the deadline for each Award, all nominations received are reviewed and the Awards Committee are invited to submit scores for each nomination based on the information provided in the nomination form. The scores are then collated and Committee recommendations are made to the ILDS Board at the next available meeting where the winners will be approved.

Please note: there may be a delay between submitting your nomination and receiving notification of the outcome. While we cannot provide a timescale or date for this, as soon as the decision is approved, emails will be sent to both the recipient and the nominating society.

If you have any questions, please contact: membership@ilds.org