Recognizes a WE member who has made significant contributions to Women in Endocrinology or the advancement of women in the field. The recipient receives an honorarium and recognition at the WE Annual Meeting.

Application Opens: February 11th, 2026

Nomination Deadline: April 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Nomination instructions: 

Agnes Schonbrunn, PhD, was a Professor of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and the Vice Chair of the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Her research examined signaling mechanisms and neuroendocrine peptide receptor regulation. Dr. Schonbrunn received many honors, including the Gerald D. Aurbach Lecture Award from the Endocrine Society in 2002. She was a passionate advocate for women, fighting for pay equity for women at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and working tirelessly for many years to advance WE’s mission, serving in many capacities, including as the President of WE from 1996-1998.

Submission:

E–mail the complete application by April 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT to BOTH the WE email WIE@wildapricot.org AND to Dr Kristen Vella's email  kristen.vella@gmail.com. 

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