Purpose of the Award
The Honorary Membership Award celebrates individuals who have significantly furthered the aims and goals of the Society. It is awarded to those whose voluntary contributions have had a meaningful impact on the organisation and its members.
Recent recipient
In 2025, the Honorary Membership Award was presented to Dr Neil Wigglesworth in recognition of over 26 years of exceptional service to IPS. Neil has held a range of senior leadership roles including IPS President, Vice President, and Executive Officer, and has contributed extensively to national and international infection prevention and control work.
Nominations for 2026
Do you know an IPS member who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Society over the course of their career?
Nominations for the 2026 Honorary Membership Award will open in May 2026.
You can nominate someone for the Honorary Membership Award here.
Criteria
To be eligible for Honorary Membership, nominees must:
- Be a current member of the Society.
- Have taken on significant roles or contributed on a voluntary basis to benefit the entire membership.
- Have made a substantial contribution to advancing the Society’s aims and goals.
- Have furthered the Society’s mission through significant involvement in national groups or committees on behalf of IPS over the course of their career.
Nomination Process
Any IPS member can nominate a deserving individual who meets the criteria. To nominate, complete the Honorary Membership Nomination Form online. Nominations must be received by the annual deadline.
Announcement
The 2026 Honorary Membership Award recipient will be announced at the Infection Prevention Society Annual Conference in September.