WUWHS 2026 Distinguished Contribution Award Nomination Form

Call for Nominations: WUWHS 2026 Distinguished Contribution Award

The World Union of Wound Healing Societies 2026 (WUWHS 2026) invites nominations for the WUWHS 2026 Distinguished Contribution Award.

This award honors individual whose work has created meaningful and lasting global impact in advancing wound care practice, education or policy.

Þ   Who can be nominated: Individuals with demonstrated global or multi-regional impact

Þ   Submission requirement: Nomination form and impact statement (maximum 500 words) and supporting evidence

Þ   Award presentation: To be conferred during the WUWHS 2026 gala dinner

We encourage delegates to submit deserving nominations and help recognise excellence that transcends borders and improves patient outcomes worldwide.

Focus Area
The awards cover a broad spectrum, including chronic wounds, exudate management, wound balance, new technologies, clinical practice, and research, celebrating those who significantly impact patient care and outcomes
Section A: Nominee Information
Section B: Nominator Information
Section C: Summary Statement
Please describe the nominee’s contribution and its global or multi-regional impact on wound care (e.g the outcomes, collaborations, publications and programme) Maximum of 500 words
Section D: Supporting Evidence
Please list measurable outcomes, collaborations, publications and programme
Section E: Supporting Documents
Any reports, publications, programme summaries and other
Section F: Endorsement
Section G: Declaration
I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge