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Awards & Grants

At the Infection Prevention Society (IPS), we’re proud to support and celebrate our members’ achievements and contributions to the field of infection prevention and control (IPC). From funding opportunities to honorary accolades, our awards and grants aim to recognise excellence, innovation, and dedication.

There are two different types of awards:

IPS Honorary Awards 

These prestigious awards honour exceptional contributions to the Society and the IPC profession.

IPS Impact Awards 

The IPS Impact Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and volunteers making an outstanding contribution to infection prevention and control. Recognising innovation, leadership and dedication, the awards shine a spotlight on those improving patient safety and advancing IPC practice across the UK and beyond. 

IPS Honorary Awards

Honorary Membership Award

Lifetime membership for individuals who have significantly advanced the Society’s goals through voluntary contributions.

Brendan Moore Award

Recognising a member’s impactful work in furthering IPS objectives while serving in an official capacity.

Ayliffe Award

Celebrating lifetime achievements in IPC, bestowed only in exceptional circumstances.

IPS Impact Awards

Team of the Year

Recognising teams that have worked together to deliver outstanding IPC outcomes through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to improving patient safety.

IPC Practitioner of the Year

Celebrating an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to IPC through their leadership, dedication and passion for improving standards of care.

Volunteer of the Year

Honouring an IPS volunteer who has gone above and beyond to support members, strengthen the IPC community and champion the work of the Society.

Rising Star (Early Career)

Recognising an IPC professional within the first three years of their career who is already demonstrating impact, innovation and leadership potential.

Innovation and Technology in IPC

Celebrating individuals and teams who have used technology, data or new approaches to improve infection prevention practice and patient safety.

Exceptional Contribution to Research and/or Quality Improvement

Recognising research and quality improvement initiatives that have advanced IPC practice and delivered measurable improvements in outcomes.

Grants

IPS Research and Quality Improvement (QIP) Grants

These grants provide financial support for practice-based research and quality improvement projects in IPC. Grants are open to members at all career stages, including novice researchers under the supervision of experienced investigators.