The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) Awards Program recognizes excellence, leadership, and significant contributions in the field of Biomedical Laboratory Science globally. It fosters professional development by enabling members to attend World Congresses, supports education through specialized training programs, and honors individuals contributing to scientific advancement and the organization’s objectives.
The program aims to support the Biomedical Laboratory Scientist community and elevate the profession on a global stage.
Key purpose of the awards include:
- Recognition of Excellence: The IFBLS Fellowship Award (introduced in 2024) recognizes administrators, educators, clinicians, and researchers, allowing recipients to use the FIFBLS credentials.
- Professional Development & Education: The Elisabeth Pletscher Award recognizes continuous support of the profession, while Congress Awards assist members in attending international meetings.
The following Awards will be presented at the 36th IFBLS World Congress being held 23rd – 27th in Chiba, Japan:
1. Nordic Group Award – The Nordic Group of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Associations (NML), which includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and
Sweden, are sponsoring this Award. Download the application.
The aim of this award is to enable an IFBLS Associate member with restricted financial resources to attend the General Assembly of Delegates (GAD)
and to promote the objectives of IFBLS. The applicant must be officially appointed by his/her Association to be the National Chief Delegate at the GAD.
The award consists of 20,000 Swedish Crowns (SEK), and up to 2 awards may be given (20,000 SEK each). The prize(s) are intended to facilitate
attendance at the IFBLS World Congress and will be presented during the Awards Ceremony s part of the World Congress Opening Ceremony.
2. JAMT Award – The Japanese Association of Medical Technologists (JAMT) is the sponsor of this Award. Download the application.
The aim of this award is to assist an IFBLS Associate member or Chief Delegate of an Associate member with restricted financial resources to attend
the IFBLS World Congress for continued education opportunities. The applicant must be a member of an Association or an Association who is in good
standing with the IFBLS.
The award consists of 200,000 JPY and up to 2 (100,000 JPY each) awards may be given. The prize(s) are intended to facilitate attendance at the
IFBLS World Congress and will be presented during the Awards Ceremony as part of the World Congress of Welcome Ceremony (23.09.2026).
3. KAMT Young Scientist Award – The Korean Association of Medical Technologists (KAMT) is the sponsor of this Award. Download the application.
The purpose of the KAMT Young Scientist Award is to encourage IFBLS associate members to present their scientific work and recognize their scientific
contribution at the IFBLS World Congress. The presenting and responsible author must be an IFBLS Associate member in good standing. He/she must
not be over 35 years of age. He/she must be a young scientist undertaking research relevant to Biomedical Laboratory Science profession. He/she
must not have won the paper in any competition previously. He/she must be selected by the editor of the symposium of the 36th World Congress 2026.
The award consists of $2,000 USD. One (1) young scientist winner will receive $1,000 USD with a medal, and two (2) will receive $500 USD each for their
scientific contributions to the successful Congress with their outstanding presentation. The prize will be awarded by the representative of the Korean
Association of Medical Technologists (KAMT) during the Closing Ceremony of the World Congress.
4. ASCLS Good Poster Award – The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is the sponsor for this award. Download award criteria.
To recognize IFBLS associate members, for their initiative and creativity in a poster presentation and to promote the objectives of IFBLS and to
encourage members to submit posters for the World Congress. The poster may be an individual or group effort. The award recipient must be an
IFBLS Associate member in good standing.
The prize will be awarded by the Chair of the Awards Committee for the best three (3) posters and consists of a certificate from ASCLS and a one-year
subscription to their Journal Clinical Laboratory Science for the three winners. The prize will be presented during the Closing Ceremony of the
World Congress.
5. IFBLS Student Award – The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is the sponsor of this Award. Download the application.
To enable a student with restricted financial resources, to attend the IFBLS World Congress and Student Forum. To promote the objectives of IFBLS by
encouraging student participation in IFBLS activities. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized school of biomedical laboratory science in an
undergraduate program and be a student member of an IFBLS Associate member in good standing.
The prize consists of $1,500 USD and is intended to facilitate attendance at and participation in the IFBLS World Congress. The prize will be presented
during the Awards Ceremony as part of the Congress Opening Ceremony.
6. Elisabeth Pletscher Award – The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is the sponsor of this Award. View award criteria.
This award is in honour of IFBLS founder, Elisabeth Pletscher. The purpose of the award is to recognize an IFBLS Associate Member for their continuous
support of Biomedical Laboratory Science through continuing education and other activities, and to promote the objectives of IFBLS. The member may be
either an individual or an Association. The recipient must be an IFBLS Associate member in good standing.
The IFBLS Board of Directors is responsible for the selection of the award winner. A plaque and certificate will be presented by the IFBLS President during
the Awards Ceremony, as part of the World Congress Opening Ceremony.
7. IFBLS Past-Presidents Award – The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is the sponsor of this Award. View award criteria.
To recognize an individual or Association Member who has provided outstanding service to the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Science in the field
of international exchange with IFBLS in the promotion of the Goals and Objectives of IFBLS. The award is not given to current IFBLS Board Members.
The recipient need not be a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist.
The current and two most recent Past-Presidents are responsible for selecting the recipient. The prize is normally a piece of art, or a plaque. The prize
will be presented during the Awards Ceremony as part of the World Congress Opening Ceremony.
8. IFBLS Fellowship Award – The International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS) is the sponsor of this Award (IFBLS Fellowship Award).
The IFBLS Fellows Award is designed to provide meaningful recognition to individuals belonging to an organization that is a member (BLS Association
Member, a Group Member or both) of IFBLS. The individual must have contributed significantly to IFBLS, and to Biomedical Laboratory Science (BLS)
as a BLS, educator, clinician, advocate, researcher or administrator. This award is designed to recognize and stimulate the striving for excellence within
the field. Fellows of the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists may use the credential FIFBLS.
Fellowship is conferred by the President of IFBLS at the annual General Assembly of Delegates. A certificate will be awarded to new Fellows. The names
of the newly elected Fellows are maintained on the Roll of Fellows and published in the IFBLS publications.
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