Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award

The Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award celebrates individuals who inspire and encourage others to make a difference. It is awarded to a person who has demonstrated courage in leadership and a commitment to promoting scientific integrity, advocating for sound science and advancing the field of infectious diseases at their institutions or in their local, national or global communities.

This award can be granted to both members and nonmembers, and nominations are encouraged across national and international communities.

As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to 2022, Anthony Fauci, MD, oversaw an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research that was used to prevent, diagnose and treat established infectious diseases. This award is given in recognition of the values and attributes that Dr. Fauci has exhibited throughout his career, including courage in leadership in speaking scientific truth, perseverance in the face of opposition, and serving as a change agent for health care and patients around the world.