• Leadership and Vision: Demonstrated exceptional authentic and inclusive leadership skills and the ability to drive positive change in the transplant community.
• Professional excellence: Recognized excellence in the transplant field as clinicians, researchers, educators or major administrative roles within The Transplantation Society.
• Innovation and Research: Honoring individuals who have contributed to advancing transplant science, technology, or clinical innovation through research or clinical innovation.
• Advocacy: Demonstrated efforts in public and patient advocacy including access to transplantation or other work to improve patient experience, care and/or outcomes.
• Education: Evidence of commitment to increase understanding of organ donation and transplantation through education to trainees, other professionals, patients and/or the public.
• Mentorship: Fosters the development of future leaders in the field particularly for women choosing careers in transplant

This award serves not only as a means to recognize individual achievements, but also serves as a means to inspire other women to pursue leadership roles in transplantation.

• Dedication and Commitment: Recognizing women who have shown unwavering dedication to the field of transplantation and consistently go above and beyond in their roles.
• Behind the Scenes Impact: Acknowledging individuals whose contributions may not be widely known or published in the literature, but who have had a profound and positive impact on the transplant community including recipients and donor families.
• Team Player: Honoring women who have demonstrated exception ability to not only lead, but also participate in teams that further the goals of organ donation and transplant. This individual finds ways for a team to improve processes despite conflicts and moves the field forward.
• Mentorship: Highlights the role of the recipient in providing mentorship and guidance to trainees, colleagues and contributes to the success of all.
• Service to the Community: Recognizing women who have been actively involved in education and outreach efforts related to organ donation and transplantation as an option to cure end organ failure.
• Resilience: Demonstrated grace under pressure, contributing to a positive and uplifting atmosphere within the transplantation community.

This award is a means to recognize and appreciate the unseen efforts and contributions of women who have played vital roles in the success and progress within transplant by advocacy and mentoring efforts. By honoring these unsung heroes, this award brings attention to the significant volunteer efforts completed by awardees.