Nominations close 01 June 2026. Following this, AMI's internal awards panel will evaluate the nominations and decide on a winner, which will be announced on 1 October.
The Dorothy Jones Diversity and Inclusion Achievement Award honours Dorothy Jones' commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within STEM. This award aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals which recognise that reduced inequalities are a core factor in attaining peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. This sits alongside strategies for achieving gender equality, eliminating disparities in education outcomes, ensuring equal access to education for all, and strengthening the global scientific workforce. This award acknowledges individuals or organisations that have made significant strides in these areas. It celebrates initiatives that dismantle barriers to participation and representation, especially for underrepresented groups, and recognises inclusive research and experimental design and practice.
The recipient of the award shall receive:
- £3000 in prize money
- A commemorative award recognising their achievement
- The opportunity to present or Chair at an AMI conference, webinar, roundtable, or similar event
Horizon Awards nomination criteria
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Nominations for the 2026 Horizon Awards close on 01 June 2026.
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Nominees do not need to be AMI members.
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Nominators must hold an active AMI membership at the time of nomination, except for the Dorothy Jones Diversity & Inclusion Award and the Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award, for which AMI membership is not required.
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Self-nomination is permitted and encouraged, subject to the membership requirements above. This helps ensure individuals from all parts of the microbiology community have a fair opportunity to be recognised for their achievements.
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The following individuals are not eligible for nomination:
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Trustees of AMI
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AMI staff members
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Members of AMI’s Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee
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For each Horizon Award application, nominees will be asked to provide 100–250 words per question.
Applied Microbiology International is committed to recognising excellence across all areas of microbiology. We welcome nominations that reflect the diversity of the microbiology community and particularly encourage nominations from under-represented groups and from individuals with diverse or non-traditional career pathways.
To make a nomination, please use the NOMINATE button on this page.
AMI reserves the right to rescind any prize where there are reasonable grounds to do so. All nominators will be required to confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the nominee’s professional standing presents no confirmed or potential impediment to receiving the award.
Who should apply:
- Researchers actively advancing diversity and inclusion in their field.
- Organisations and Institutions making significant contributions to diversity and inclusion both internally and externally through policy and practice.
- Educators and Academics dedicated to developing and promoting inclusive educational programs.
- Advocates and Activists significantly contributing to diversity and inclusion.
- Interdisciplinary Teams demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their research and experimental designs and practice.
The Dorothy Jones Diversity and Inclusion Achievement Award emphasises the importance of ending all inequalities in STEM. It celebrates the impactful contributions in fostering inclusivity and diversity within the scientific community, highlighting the critical role of applied microbiology and the other life sciences in addressing challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalised groups in science and research.