The ESCRS Humanitarian Service Award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving eye care for underserved communities through dedication, innovation, and leadership. It honours efforts that enhance patient outcomes, promote equitable access, and inspire humanitarian engagement in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the ESCRS Humanitarian Service Award, nominees must:

• Be an ESCRS member with a proven record of significant humanitarian contributions.
  
  
• Have completed a minimum number of years in cataract and refractive surgery.
  
  
• Provide documented evidence of impactful humanitarian work.

Nomination & Submission

Required documents include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  
  
• Recommendation letters
  
  
• A statement outlining humanitarian contributions

Selection & Review

• Each nomination undergoes an initial completeness check.
  
  
• Independent scoring is carried out by committee members.
  
  
• Final selection is determined through discussion and voting.

Recognition & Awarding

• The winner will be announced via ESCRS communications.
  
  
• Formal recognition and award presentation will take place at a major ESCRS event.

Submit Nomination