Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards

The Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards honors faculty, staff, and emeriti authors for their published research and scholarly contributions to ECU health sciences programs. This awards ceremony celebrates impact and accomplishment and supports the role of health sciences to ECU’s broader mission.

Two people shaking hands in front of a presentation screen. One is in a dark suit, the other in a green floral dress.About the Awards Program

The awards program was created in 2005 to pay tribute to our many authors who have expanded and enriched the scholarly culture of our university and the reputation of ECU health sciences programs through the publication of peer-reviewed works. We are pleased to host this event to celebrate their academic achievements.

The Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards are made possible by the Friends of Laupus Library.

You can make a gift online if you would like to support this program.

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Register for Recognition as a Health Sciences Author

Applications open in the spring of each year. The Laupus Health Sciences Library and the Friends of Laupus Library (along with several publishing sponsors) host an awards ceremony each year in November. Additional event information is communicated to authors and Health Sciences programs in October.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Acceptable publications include editorially reviewed books, book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Works must be published or released during the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
  • Submissions are due by September 1, 2025.
  • Current faculty, staff, and emeriti authors in ECU’s health sciences programs are allowed to submit multiple applications to recognize all their published works. Each application has a max capacity for 5 works.
  • Author recognition at the ceremony only requires 1 qualifying submission and 1 work.
  • Book Authors will receive the Laupus Health Sciences Library Medallion. 
  • All entries are verified by the health sciences library.

Applications will open in the spring of 2025

So rarely are faculty members publicly recognized for their written scholarly endeavors. I encourage everyone to participate in this program.
- Elizabeth Forrestal, PhD - College of Allied Health Sciences

Award Recipients from Previous Years

Contact Us

If you have any further questions about the awards program, please feel free to contact Courtney Horns.