To encourage excellence and recognize outstanding contributions, GMAME 2026 will honor participants with the following awards:

Award Categories:

1. • Conferred upon a distinguished scientist or professional for longstanding contributions to infectious diseases and microbiology.
   • Includes a trophy, honorary certificate, and keynote recognition.
     

     🔹 Best Oral Presentation Awards (2 Prizes)

     Prize: $1,000 each

     • Awarded to the top two oral presentations.
     • Judging Criteria: Originality of research, scientific impact, clarity of presentation, and audience engagement.
     • Winners will receive a cash prize, certificate of excellence, and recognition during the closing ceremony.

     🔹 Best Poster Presentation Awards (3 Prizes)

     Prize: $500 each

     • Awarded to three exceptional poster presentations.
     • Judging Criteria: Scientific depth, innovation, visual design, and clarity of communication.
     • Winners will receive a cash prize, certificate of excellence, and official recognition on the GMIDM 2026 website & proceedings.

     🔹 Young Researcher Award (1 Prize)

     Prize: $750

     • Recognizes outstanding research presented by an early-career researcher (below 35 years old).
     • Criteria: Innovation, methodology, and potential impact on infectious diseases/microbiology research.

     🔹 Lifetime Achievement Award (1 Honorary Recognition)

   Award Benefits:

• Official award certificate, signed and stamped.
• Announcement on the conference webpage.
• Prize money: $300 for each Poster Award and $1000 for the Best Oral Presentation, transferred to the winner’s bank account or paid in cash during the closing ceremony.

Selection Criteria:

• Paper Quality: Assessed by the Program Committee for originality and impact.
• Presentation Quality: Evaluated based on feedback from session chairs and audience engagement.
• Eligibility: Only papers presented at the conference are eligible for awards.

We encourage all participants to present their best work and engage with the global community at the Aquameet2026.