Best Overall

Awarded to the top abstract presented at the SIS Annual Meeting, selected for exceptional scientific quality, innovation, and potential to advance the field of surgical infections.

Eligibility: This award is open to anyone selected to present as one of the top 10 abstracts of the meeting.

Award Timing: The award is presented during the annual meeting of the Surgical Infection Society.

Criteria for Winning: Candidates are judged on the quality and originality of their abstract submission, presentation, discussion, and potential to contribute to the field of surgical infectious disease research. The selection emphasizes not only the scientific merit of the abstract but also the commitment to the mission of the Surgical Infections Society.