In 1978, the members of the Microcirculatory Society, Inc. established The Benjamin W. Zweifach Award ($2,000, a certificate and an engraved gold medal) to be given at the World Congress for Microcirculation. The award recognizes the achievements of internationally renowned individuals whose careers have been noteworthy and who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of our knowledge of microcirculation.

Members of the Microcirculatory Society and other Microcirculation Societies around the world are requested to submit nominations for the award to the Chair of the Awards Committee, Dr. Matthew Boegehold  by April 30, 2015 extended to May 8. The nomination packet should include a letter of nomination, letters of support, a Curriculum Vitae and list of Publications. The ten most significant publications during the ten calendar years ending about 18 months preceding the presentation of the award are the principal basis for selection. The awardee will be invited to present a brief summary of his or her research career.