Conference Awards
Recognizing excellence in research, innovation, and contributions to public health advancement at the National Public Health Research Dissemination Conference.
Award Categories
Excellence deserves recognition. Our awards celebrate outstanding contributions across various categories of public health research and innovation.
Best Early Career Researcher
Recognizing outstanding research contributions from emerging researchers who demonstrate exceptional potential and innovative thinking.
Eligibility:
- • Researchers with not more than 5 years research experience. This could be either after completion of BSc, MSc or PhD
- • Outstanding research quality and impact
- • Innovative research approach
- • Active conference participation
Prize: MWK 500,000 + Certificate
Best Oral Presenter
Awarded to the presenter who delivers the most compelling, clear, and impactful oral presentation during the conference.
Criteria:
- • Presentation clarity and organization
- • Research significance and novelty
- • Audience engagement
- • Question handling and discussion
Prize: MWK 300,000 + Certificate
Best Poster Presenter
Recognizing excellence in poster design, research content, and effective visual communication of research findings.
Criteria:
- • Visual design and layout quality
- • Research content and methodology
- • Clarity of presentation
- • Presenter knowledge and interaction
Prize: MWK 250,000 + Certificate
Best Health Innovation
Celebrating innovative solutions, technologies, or approaches that address critical public health challenges with practical impact.
Criteria:
- • Innovation and creativity
- • Practical applicability
- • Potential for scale and impact
- • Sustainability and feasibility
Prize: MWK 750,000 + Certificate
Lifetime Health Achievement
The highest honor recognizing individuals who have made exceptional lifetime contributions to public health research and practice in Malawi.
Criteria:
- • Decades of distinguished service
- • Transformative impact on public health
- • Leadership and mentorship
- • International recognition
Prize: Special Recognition + Plaque
People's Choice Award
Voted by conference attendees, this award recognizes the research or presentation that resonates most with the broader community.
Process:
- • Public voting by attendees
- • Online and on-site voting
- • Community relevance focus
- • Broad appeal and accessibility
Prize: MWK 200,000 + Certificate
Ready to Compete for Excellence?
Submit your research and join the competition for recognition of outstanding contributions to public health research and innovation.