2026 Society of Behavioral Medicine Achievement Awards
Nominations for awards must be submitted by current SBM members. Click here to join SBM or renew your membership.
Nominees must be SBM members in good standing, with the exception of the Robert T. Croyle Behavioral Medicine Service Award and the Jessie Gruman Award for Health Engagement, which are open to non-members. Self-nominations are allowed, with the exception of the Distinguished Mentor Award. Board members and Awards Committee members are restricted from nominating or being nominated for an award. Recipients will be presented with respective awards during the 47th SBM Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, April 22-25, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Award recipients will be notified of the date and time of the awards ceremony.
SBM encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to submit applications. SBM is committed to diversity and inclusion in its leadership, membership, programs, activities and decision making. SBM defines diversity as the collective ways in which people and organizations are different and similar with respect to demographic characteristics, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, and behaviors. The society seeks to actively engage individuals and organizations representing various backgrounds to support the mission and vision of our society.
The deadline for submitting awards applications and supporting materials is 11:59 p.m. ET on November 7, 2025. Only applications submitted via the SBM website by the deadline will be considered for a 2026 award.
View award descriptions and past recipients here. View award requirements and apply online by clicking the appropriate award link below:
- Distinguished Scientist Award ($2,000)
- Elliot J. Coups Improving Health through Behavioral Medicine Award ($1,500)
- Jessie Gruman Award for Health Engagement ($1,500)
- Deborah J. Bowen Early Career Investigator Award ($1,500)
- Outstanding Dissertation Award ($1,000)
- Distinguished Student Awards, including the Karen Calfas Physical Activity Student Research Excellence Award, the C. Barr Taylor Eating Disorders and Obesity Student Research Excellence Award, and the Redford Williams Health Equity Student Research Excellence Award ($1,000 each)
- Distinguished Mentor Award ($1,500)
- Robert T. Croyle Behavioral Medicine Service Award ($1,000)
- Health Policy Advocacy Award ($1,000)
- Leading the Narrative Award ($1,000)
For questions regarding the 2026 achievement awards nomination process, please email info@sbm.org or call (414) 918-3156.
All award winners will be notified via email on or about January 15, 2026.