Greetings

On behalf of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, I invite you to submit nominations for the 2026 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award.

The Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award is given to individuals or organizations that have improved the health of the public in extraordinary ways.

For over 80 years, the Lasker Awards have recognized outstanding contributions in the fight
against disease. Public Service Award winners have been recognized for a broad spectrum of initiatives,including: public health research, health policy, advocacy, education, political activity, and journalism.

Nominations will be accepted until February 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. US Eastern Time.

The Lasker Awards are international prizes; award winners may reside and work in any country of the world. 

The Lasker Awards will be annoounced to the public in September 2026.

Please follow the instructions on the following pages to submit your Public Service Award nomination. We appreciate your time and effort.

Sincerely,

Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.
Chair
Public Service Award Jury