How to Nominate

Our nomination process has been updated! Whether a new nomination or renomination, just submit a short statement explaining why your nominee deserves consideration and upload their CV. See Instructions below.

For 2026 Sherman Prizes, submit a nominee for consideration by April 12, 2026.

Why Nominate?

  • “The Sherman Prize is the highest recognition of the talent and achievements in our field of IBD. We ask members of our IBD community to submit nominations to recognize the exemplary individuals propelling our field forward.”

    Maria T. Abreu, MD
    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    2022-23 Selection Committee Chair
    2019 Sherman Prize Recipient

  • “Having the Sherman Prize will help me more effectively advocate, and highlight the urgent need that our IBD patients face, particularly those who are underserved … also it allows me to direct some additional support and attention to my patients.”

    Lea Ann Chen, MD
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2016 Sherman Emerging Leader Prize Recipient

  • “Identifying, honoring, and supporting the innovators who have devoted their careers to helping those who suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is critically important. Doing so elevates their work and inspires others to excel, which is why the Sherman Prize is so meaningful and such a tremendous service to the IBD community.”

    David T. Rubin, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP, FASGE, FRCP (Edinburgh)
    University of Chicago Medicine
    2020 Sherman Prize Recipient

  • “The experience of being recognized in the same group as peers and colleagues who I have admired, respected, and learned from, was one I will never forget. In creating the Sherman Prizes, the Sherman family has continued to inspire creativity and innovation in our field.”

    Edward L. Barnes, MD, MPH
    University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill
    2021 Sherman Emerging Leader Prize Recipient

    Instructions

    Candidates can be nominated by colleagues, peers, educators, advocates – anyone who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications. Nominators may submit multiple applications. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

    To nominate, follow these steps:

    1. Click the “Submit a Nomination“ button on the right to be taken to our online nomination application system.
    2. For First-Time Nominators, you will be asked to create a new account.
    3. For Returning Nominators, please use your existing email and password. If you cannot recall your login credentials, please contact us at info@shermanprizdev.wpenginepowered.com.
    4. Once you have logged in, the 2026 Nominee Consideration Form can be accessed by clicking “Apply“ at the top of the page.
    5. Complete the short (up to 200 words) Supporting Statement and upload your nominee’s CV. Click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page.
    6. For Returning Nominators, the option to have the basic details from a prior nomination automatically input is available by clicking the “Copy Process” button at the top left of the page and selecting the applicable nomination.

    All submissions will be given careful consideration by the Sherman Prize Selection Committee. If your nominee moves forward to the next stage, you will be asked to complete a Nomination Form and provide additional information in support of your candidate.

     

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    Review Eligibility:

    Sherman Prize Eligibility Guidelines Sherman Emerging Leader Prize Eligibility Guidelines Submit a Nomination

    Download and preview nomination instructions and application:

    Nominee Consideration Form