Awards & Recognition Celebrating excellence, leadership, and impact across the STI field
ASTDA Awards honor leaders whose work strengthens science, builds leadership, and improves practice in the field of sexually transmitted infections. Recipients are recognized for impactful research, innovative programs, exceptional teaching or mentorship, and other distinguished contributions to the field.
Distinguished Career Award
Honors an individual with an exceptional career in sexually transmitted diseases
Jack N. Spencer Award
Honors a career of outstanding impact in STD prevention and program science
Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding mid‑career impact or a major achievement in STDs
Early Career Award
Recognizes outstanding early‑career impact in sexually transmitted diseases