The Brendan Moore Award celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to IPS while holding an official role or working closely with the Society.
This award is named after Dr Brendan Moore, a pioneering epidemiologist who played a key role in the early development of infection control.
In 1959, he appointed the first infection control nurse, and in 1970 he organised the first Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA) conference, later serving as its first President. His legacy continues to shape infection prevention practice today.
In 2025, the Brendan Moore Award was presented to Dr Mark Garvey in recognition of his exceptional leadership, research, and long-standing contribution to infection prevention.
An IPS member for over 15 years, Mark has contributed extensively through roles including West Midlands Branch Treasurer and member of the Scientific Programme Committee. His work spans research, mentorship, and global collaboration, with particular impact in water safety, microbiology, and IPC policy.
View the full list of previous recipients here.
Nominations for the 2026 Brendan Moore Award closed on 1 June 2026.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. All nominations will now be reviewed in accordance with the Society’s award process.
Details of future nomination rounds will be published on this page and shared through IPS communications.
The person must be a current member of the Society and have made a significant contribution* to furthering the goals of the organisation, while in an official position or closely involved with the work of the Society.
Nominations are invited annually and must be submitted using the Nomination Form when the nomination period is open.
The recipient will be announced at the IPS Annual Conference in September.
