Allwood Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for the Underserved
(Formerly, the Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for Underserved)
Policy, Advocacy, Research and Clinical (PARC) Award
It truly means a lot to see international organizations acknowledging the work I’ve done. This recognition has been deeply motivating and inspires me to continue advancing both in practice and research. I also gained valuable new networks, and my colleagues as well as the university authorities are very proud not only of me but also of our institution as a whole.
We are deeply honored to announce the establishment of the Allwood Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for the Underserved, formerly known as the Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for the Underserved: Policy, Advocacy, Research and Clinical (PARC). The Allwood Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for the Underserved recognizes and promotes excellence in trauma work being undertaken with underserved populations. Underserved populations differ across the world, but this award focuses on populations facing systemic barriers to equity, inclusion, and social justice based on identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, nationality, political beliefs, and other ideologies. This prestigious award is named in memory of Dr. Maureen Allwood, whose impact in advancing research and clinical practice continues to inspire and influence the ISTSS community and the field of trauma studies globally.
2026 Nominations close on March 17
The ISTSS Award for Excellence in Trauma Services for the Underserved is intended to recognize and promote excellence in trauma work being undertaken with underserved populations. Underserved populations differ across the world, but the focus for this award is populations facing systemic barriers to equity, inclusion, and social justice based on identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, nationality, political beliefs, and other ideologies.
Award Criteria
Applications will be judged against the following criteria:
- Demonstrated engagement in trauma work with underserved populations.
- Sustained commitment to trauma work with underserved populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to trauma-related diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Sustained commitment to ISTSS via membership or service activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees can be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
- Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to an underserved population.
- Preference will be given to nominees who are members of ISTSS.
Award Benefits
The awardee will receive:
- Complimentary registration to the ISTSS Annual Meeting (excludes Pre-Meeting Institutes).
- A plaque presented at the Annual Meeting.
- An announcement will appear in the ISTSS newsletter StressPoints and be posted to the ISTSS website.
Nomination Requirements
- A statement addressing the award criteria (up to 500 words)
- A two-page CV (minimum 10 point font)
**Materials may be submitted in any language. Materials in a language other than English will be run through available translation software before being passed onto the awards committee for review.
Nominations submitted after the deadline of March 17, 2026, 11.59pm US Eastern Time, incomplete nominations, or nominations that do not adhere to submission requirements (word and page limits) will not be considered.
Past Policy, Advocacy, Research and Clinical (PARC) Award Winner
2025 Prof. Eugene Rutembesa
2024 Debra L. Kaysen PhD, ABPP
2023 Dr. Denise Hien
2022 Dr. Lauren Ng