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The IAPB Young Systems Leader Awards celebrates early-career eye health professionals who are passionate about driving systems change within their work, shaping the future of global eye health.
This award is an opportunity for young leaders to gain recognition, elevate their career, and connect with influential leaders across the field.
Do you know someone who stands out for their systems-thinking approach, creative problem-solving, and dedication to transforming eye health? Nominating them for the Young Systems Leader Award could open doors for them professionally and bring wider recognition to their work.
Or… is this you?
If you’re an early-career eye health professional with a systems mindset, this award could elevate your career, offering you a platform to gain recognition, expand your network, and contribute to the future of eye health.
Award winners will receive a host of professional benefits designed to strengthen their influence within the eye health sector:
Candidates should be from IAPB member organisations, and be 35 years of age or under as of 3rd May 2025. Any nominations received for individuals who are older than 35 years of age will not be considered for selection. Please note that the awards are intended for professionals in the early stages of their careers.
Candidates for the award must be nominated and seconded by a colleague from within the eye health sector. At least one of these must be an IAPB member. The nominee does not have to be from the same organisation.
Candidates should have demonstrated an aptitude for one or more of the following:
Candidates should be able to attend all of 2030 INSIGHT LIVE (29th, 30th April and 1st May) and the preparatory online workshop programme to be held at the dates and times outlined on the nomination form
Candidates will receive a free ticket to 2030 INSIGHT LIVE. However, they will need to be able to pay the costs for their own travel, visa, and accommodation arrangements. IAPB is not able to offer sponsorship to cover these costs.
Nominations can be made via this form and must be submitted by 1st December 2024 . On receiving a nomination form, we will contact the nominee and ask them to complete a diversity monitoring form.
Nomination Form
Up to 10 Systems Leaders will be selected from the nominees. Any unsuccessful candidates can be nominated again in 2026. All nominees who meet the selection criteria will be considered.
Selection will be based on:
Selection of candidates will be conducted by IAPB Regional Chairs, IAPB Executive Committee, and the IAPB team.
Award recipients will be informed by 31st December 2024.
