The IASLC Distinguished Service Awards honor exceptional leaders in the field of lung and thoracic cancers—individuals who have made significant, high-level contributions throughout their careers. These awards celebrate "luminaries" whose work has had a profound impact on the field and on the IASLC community.

Award recipients are selected from among qualified IASLC members, ensuring representation that reflects diversity in specialty, geography, and gender.

A detailed description of each award is provided in the table below. For additional information please visit the IASLC website HERE.

CLICK HERE to view a list of past recipients.

The IASLC Distinguished Service Awards honor individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• IASLC Membership: Minimum 15 years of membership
• Previous IASLC Service, such as:
  • Participation on IASLC committees
  • Member of organizing committees or invited faculty (speaker or discussant) at IASLC conferences
  • Reviewer or Editorial Board Member for JTO/JTO CRR
  • Contributor to IASLC scientific surveys (e.g., molecular surveys, COVID-19 studies, etc.)
  • Invited speaker for IASLC webinars or podcasts
• Professional Standing: At least the rank of Professor in an academic institution or an equivalent position in a non-academic institution.
• Exclusions:
  • Must not have previously received an IASLC Distinguished Service Award (CLICK HERE to view a list of past recipients)
  • Must not currently be serving as an IASLC Board Member or Officer
• Commitment to Attend WCLC 2025: The awardee must attend the WCLC 2025 (September 6-9, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain) to deliver an award lecture. Travel and expenses will be reimbursed.

To nominate a colleague for an IASLC Distinguished Service Award, follow these instructions:

• CLICK HERE (opens in new tab) to access the Nominate a Colleague form.
• When prompted to log in, use your IASLC Member Portal credentials.
  • If you do not know your credentials, click on the "Reset your Password" link to recover your username and/or reset your password. If you are still unable to login, please email membership@iaslc.org. 
• Complete the brief online form to Nominate a Colleague. 
• The colleague that you nominated will receive an email inviting them to complete a separate form in order to accept the nomination and be considered for the Award. (See the next section for more details.) 

The deadline to Nominate a Colleague is Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm MST.

To accept a nomination or self-nominate, CLICK HERE (opens in a new tab) and follow the steps below:

1. Log In: Use your IASLC Member Portal credentials.

   • If you don’t know your credentials, click the "Reset your Password" link to recover your username or reset your password.
   • If you still cannot log in, please email membership@iaslc.org for assistance.

2. Complete the Online Form: Provide the following information:

   • Contact Information
   • IASLC Membership and Service Details
   • Demographic Information
   • CV or Biosketch
   • Professional Photo (Headshot)
   • Narrative Biography (300-word limit)
   • One Letter of Recommendation - NOTE: Before completing and submitting this application, please ensure you have contacted your colleague and obtained their approval to provide the required recommendation.
     • The system will automatically initiate a request and retrieve the letter on your behalf upon submission of the application.
     • If you are accepting a colleague's nomination, please request a recommendation letter from them.
     • If multiple colleagues have nominated you, please select one to provide the letter.

3. Save and Return: You can save your progress and return to the form at any time before the deadline.

To be considered for an IASLC Distinguished Service Award, you must complete the full nomination form by Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT.

Please email lectureshipnominations@iaslc.org if you have any questions.