ISPE International Honor Award Nomination Form

The ISPE International Honor Awards provide the opportunity for all of us to recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals who are volunteering countless hours to support ISPE in its mission. 

The 2026 International Honor Awards nominations are now open. Submit your nominations by Sunday, 31 May.

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Award Infomation

Max Seales Yonker Member of the Year Award

Beginning in 2026, ISPE will expand this prestigious recognition to honor three outstanding members, representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. This evolution reflects ISPE’s global community and ensures we celebrate excellence across all parts of our worldwide membership. This award honors ISPE Members who have made the most significant contributions to the Society during the past 12 months. It is named in memory of Max Seales Yonker, a dynamic and inspiring member whose dedication, service, and perseverance—especially during her battle with cancer—left a lasting impact on ISPE and its mission.

List of Counties by Region

Americas (North America and South America)

North America

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America

South America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)

Europe

Albania, Andorra, Armenia*, Austria, Azerbaijan*, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus*, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia*, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan*, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia*, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey*, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Middle East 

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Africa

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

APAC (Asia Pacific)

Asia

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor‑Leste (East Timor), Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Pacific / Oceania

Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

If you have questions on identifying your region, please email Callie Boenigk at cboenigk@ispe.org for more information.

Richard B. Purdy Distinguished Achievement Award

This award honors an ISPE Member who has made significant, long-term contributions to the Society. It will not necessarily be presented annually. It is named after one of the Society’s founders and most accomplished Presidents. Recipients are considered to be members of ISPE’s “Hall of Fame.”

Joseph X. Phillips Professional Achievement Award

This award honors an ISPE Member who has made a significant contribution to the Industry, not just ISPE. Named in honor of Joe Phillips, longtime supporter of ISPE and a leader in establishing the Society as an “integrator” of industry and regulators, both during his years of service with the FDA and later when he became International Regulatory Affairs Advisor to ISPE, this award is given infrequently to recognize the extraordinary contributions of its recipients.

Affiliate and Chapter Excellence Award

This award recognizes the outstanding work of the International Affiliates and Chapters as reflected by membership development and services, management, industry and society support, and innovation.

Consider the following in your response:

  • New member and member retention rates over the year.
  • Innovative approaches to fulfilling the needs of the local members.
  • Mentorship and development of students and young professionals.

Consider the following in your response:

  • Creativity in program delivery
  • Balance of educational networking opportunities

Consider the following in your response.

  • Management consistent with policies set forth in the Affiliate/Chapter Charter
  • Volunteer leadership training and development of future leaders
  • Leadership succession planning

Consider the following in your response:

  • Innovative methods of promoting ISPE to individuals and companies in the local area/region.

Committee of the Year Award

This award recognizes the outstanding work of one of the Society’s committees, councils, task teams, or community of practice steering committees.

Consider any tangible results in the delivery of programs and/or products and fulfillment of needs in a specific segment of the Membership or Membership at large.

Consider committee organization and/or succession planning and valuable partnerships with other appropriate ISPE groups.

Share innovative ideas in delivery of program and/or products.

Company of the Year Award

This award recognizes the outstanding leadership and support provided by a company as reflected by significant active participation in the Society’s committees, CoPs, programs, and activities as well as its support of employee participation in ISPE. Applications are encouraged from large and small companies of all types.

(Please list which conferences, if possible.)

(Please list which events/conferences, if possible)

(Please list each sponsorship, if possible.)

(Please list each donation, if possible.)

If you have questions on specific details for your company, please email Callie Boenigk at cboenigk@ispe.org for more information.

Emerging Leader Member of the Year Award

This Award recognizes an early-career ISPE Member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact within their body of work. This individual actively contributes to the Emerging Leader Communities of Practice (CoP), ISPE programs, and/or other activities, exemplifying a commitment to advancing the Society’s mission and fostering collaboration.

Did this individual graduate college within the last 1-5 years?
Is this individual a current ISPE Emerging Leader?

Please share about this individual’s leadership qualities through:

  • Successfully leading a team, project, or initiative.
  • Inspiring others and fostering collaboration.
  • Advocating for innovation or improvement in their field.

Please list any notable accomplishments, such as:

  • Contributions to significant projects or milestones within the Emerging Leaders or Chapter/Affiliate.
  • Recognition for their work, such as publications, presentations, or awards.
  • Demonstrable impact in their field, at their university or their local Chapter/Affiliate
  • Any achievements outside of ISPE that should be mentioned

Nominee Information

The Awards Committee reserves the right to present a nominee with an award other than the one for which the individual or group was nominated.

Additional Nomination Details

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