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CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS

The GSS Annual Awards recognise excellence in research, innovation and emerging scholarship across academia, industry and public service. Self-nominations are welcome, and nominees must demonstrate clear alignment with the upcoming conference theme.

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GSS Annual Awards

Four forms of recognition.

Three awards invite nominations; the GSS Best Paper Award requires no separate application.

GSS Outstanding Innovation Award

For an individual whose work demonstrates exceptional innovation, international recognition and leadership within their field.

Eligibility
Researchers in academia or industry.
Prize
Plenary lecture, commemorative award and complimentary conference registration.
Nominate for this award

GSS Industry Innovation Award

Recognises a professional whose innovative work in an applied or industry-based context has had measurable, real-world impact.

Eligibility
Individuals in industry, NGOs, consultancy or public service.
Prize
Plenary presentation, commemorative award and complimentary registration.
Nominate for this award

GSS Best Emerging Scholar Award

Celebrates an early-career academic or professional whose research already shows excellence, originality and clear leadership potential, and whose work speaks to the iCAD 2027 theme of upskilling, efficiency and accountability for inclusive development.

Eligibility
Early-career researchers and professionals within ten years of completing a PhD or equivalent qualification, in academia, industry, policy or practice. Self-nominations are welcome.
Prize
Plenary presentation at iCAD 2027, a commemorative award, complimentary conference registration and a featured profile across GSS platforms.
Nominate for this award

GSS Best Paper Award

Awarded to the most outstanding academic paper presented at the GSS Annual Conference.

Eligibility
All accepted papers across all thematic tracks. No separate application is required.
Selection
Track Chairs shortlist candidates, followed by final selection by an independent panel of senior academics.
Prize
Certificate of recognition, opportunity to publish in a GSS-affiliated outlet and featured mention on GSS platforms.
No separate application · accepted papers are considered automatically

What each nomination must include.

  1. A brief CV, maximum 3 pages
  2. A summary of contributions to the field, up to 1,000 words
  3. A 500-word conference synopsis with a proposed title explaining how the nominee’s work aligns with the conference theme

These requirements apply to Awards 1–3. The Best Paper Award (Award 4) has no separate nomination or application; accepted papers are automatically considered.

Submit a nomination

Use the form below to nominate a candidate for Awards 1–3. The GSS Best Paper Award is automatically considered from accepted papers and requires no separate nomination.

Nominator information
Nomination information

All required fields must be completed before the nomination can be submitted. Nominations for Awards 1–3 close ahead of the 2027 programme announcement.

Nominations should be addressed to: Dr Sandra Appiah, Chair of the GSS Awards Committee, or Dr Kofi Asare Addo, Vice Chair.

Email: admin@ghscholars.com

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