ESE Awards

The ESE Awards celebrate those members who have excelled within their field, contributing to the advance of endocrine science. There are a total of nine Awards in this programme, and six ESE jury-voted Awards provide an opportunity for the winner(s) to present their a lecture at our annual European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE).

Nominations for the 2026 ESE Awards are now closed.

Nominations for the Transatlantic Alliance Award will open on 1 April 2025.

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Geoffrey Harris Award

This prestigious award recognises researchers in the field of neuroendocrinology.

European Journal of Endocrinology Award

The European Journal of Endocrinology Award is presented to a candidate who has significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of endocrinology through publication.

European Hormone Medal

The European Hormone Medal is awarded to an international scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of basic or clinical endocrinology.

European Endocrine Nurse Award

This award recognises excellence in Endocrinology nursing practice, nursing research, nursing leadership, nurse training and patient engagement.

Transatlantic Alliance Award

The Transatlantic Alliance Award is presented to a recognised international leader who has made significant advancements in endocrinology research through work and collaboration in both the US and Europe.

Clinical Endocrinology Journal Foundation Award

The Clinical Endocrinology Journal Foundation Award is given for clinical research that addresses aspects of endocrinology at the forefront of clinical practice and is sponsored by the Clinical Endocrinology Journal Foundation.

Jens Sandahl Christiansen Award

This award is made in honour of Jens Sandahl Christiansen and will be presented to an endocrinologist for a specific piece of research or project on metabolism in general (contributions to our understanding of metabolism).

Honorary Membership

Our annual Honorary Membership is awarded to those persons of special distinction in endocrinology or those who have performed outstanding long-term service to the Society.

Special Recognition

Our Annual Special Recognition award recognises those persons who have provided exceptional support to the European Society of Endocrinology in a particular area or for a specific project.

Hear from our previous ESE Award winners to find out more about the nomination process and what their awards meant to them

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