ASH Honorific Awards

Henry M. Stratton Medal

Henry M. Stratton Medal is named after the late Henry Maurice Stratton, who made significant contributions to the Society and founded the medical publishing house of Grune and Stratton with Mr. L.H. Grunebaum. The Henry M. Stratton Medal is intended to honor an individual, age 51 or above (at time of nomination), who has made outstanding contributions to hematology. Starting in 2012, ASH presents this award to two individuals annually:

  1. One who has made outstanding contributions in basic science, and;
  2. One for achievements in clinical research or translational research.

For the basic science medal – the award seeks to recognize outstanding research achievements in basic science relevant to hematology. This includes recognition from peers as being among the top 10% of investigators in the field of interest. It is expected that this individual is of senior stature reflective of at least 20 years of sustained research contributions.

For the clinical/translational science medal – the award seeks to recognize outstanding research contributions in hematology directly relevant to diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease or disease pathogenesis. It is expected that this individual is of senior stature reflective of at least 20 years of sustained research contributions.

This award does not include a plenary lecture.

Key Dates

Nomination Deadline for Henry M. Stratton Medal July 15, 2024
Award Notification for Recipients March 2025
Presentation of Awards for Recipients December 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Both nominees and nominators must be members of ASH. Not an ASH member? Apply today
  • Nominees of all nationalities and all countries of residence are eligible; however, all nomination materials must be submitted in English.

Exclusion

  • Self-nominations and posthumous nominations will not be accepted.
  • Past recipients are not eligible for the same award they received previously.
  • Recipients may only receive one Honorific Award per year.
  • Voting members of the ASH Executive Committee and the ASH Awards Committee are ineligible for an Honorific Award during their tenure.

Submit a Nomination

Before getting started, please review the Honorific Award Nominations Guidance document, which provides detailed information about each award and guidance on crafting an effective nomination letter.

The following documents are required in order to submit a nomination package:

  • A completed nomination form;
  • A copy of the nominee's current CV or a copy of the nominee's NIH biosketch (preferred) annotated with “Contributions to Science,” if available;
  • A letter of nomination summarizing the nominee's contributions to hematology, explaining how those contributions have advanced the field, and describing why the nominee deserves the specific Honorific Award (please refer to the Honorific Award Nominations Guidance document for recommendations on writing an effective nomination letter)
  • Optional: Up to two additional letters of support will be accepted but are not required; multiple people are allowed to sign one letter.

Submit a Nomination


If you are having trouble completing or submitting your nomination, please email [email protected] to request assistance.

 

Award Recipients

Henry M. Stratton Medal Recipients


Questions?

For assistance or more information about ASH Honorific Awards, please contact the Awards Department at [email protected] or 202-776-0544.