Nominate a Member
Steps to nominate a member for an Award of Distinction or Master Award
- Write a Letter of Support for your nominee
- Ask your nominee (or their admin staff) for a copy of their CV
- Go to the nomination form to add the nominee and nominator’s name and email, your Letter of Support, and your nominee’s CV
- Choose a CRA member to support your nomination as a seconder. (Instructions in the form explain how to click ‘Save and continue later’ and provide your seconder’s email so they can add their signature and complete the nomination.)
CRA Awards of Distinction
CRA Master Awards
Practice Reflection Award
Abstract Awards
The abstract submission system opens on September 14, 2026. Applicants must apply for abstract awards during the abstract submission process to be considered.
The Abstract Awards have been established to recognize exceptional research presented at the podium or poster sessions and to encourage the participation of early career faculty and trainees at the CRA ASM. The First Author must be eligible for the award and must apply for the award during the abstract submission process. Applicants that do not apply will not be considered for an award.
The First Author must be the Presenting Author for all trainee awards to be eligible for adjudication at the CRA ASM. The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated during their designated session and awards will be presented during the Gala Dinner. Award winners will be notified via email on Saturday afternoon. Case reports and case series will not be considered for awards.
- Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
- Best Abstract on Equity Diversity and Inclusion in Rheumatology
- Best Abstract by a Medical Student Award
- Best Abstract on Pediatric Research by Early Career Faculty Award
- Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology Award
- Best Abstract on Research by Early Career Faculty Award
- Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident Award
- Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award
- Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research Award
- Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student Award