Established in 2026, The Union Community Champion Award celebrates the vital role played by community leaders and civil society.
An award dedicated to those individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease at the community level, by the community.
This new Union prize is supported by Indonesian Respiratory Programmatic Implementation and Research Institute.
The award presentation will be made during the Union World Conference on Lung Health.
Nominations now open for the first Union Community Champion Award. Make your nomination by Sunday, 1 November.
Award categories and criteria
There are two award categories:
- TB
- Lung health
Award criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria were developed in collaboration with the Union Community Advisory Panel and Union Membership and Awards Committee.
This award is for those individuals and organisations who represent the affected community and civil society.
Eligibility criteria:
- A community and/or civil society leader (individual or organisation)
- Made an outstanding contribution to the fight against TB and lung disease at the community level in low- and middle-income countries
- Over a period of five years or more
Selection criteria:
- Impact of contribution
- Recognition in the field
- Inclusion of other community and civil society members
Award prize
The winner of each category will receive:
- Complimentary registration for the next year’s conference
- Complimentary Union membership for one year
- Sponsored open-access paper published in IJTLD Open (following peer review process)