SCBA has two awards to recognize the significant scientific contributions of one senior (The Presidential Award) and one young scientist (The Young Investigator Award), who are SCBA members, at the upcoming 16th SCBA International Symposium to be held in Hangzhou, China, from June 29 to July 2, 2017. The Society may also choose to recognize other members with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The nomination form for these awards is attached below. Both the Presidential and Young Investigator Awardees will deliver plenary presentations at the 2017 SCBA International Symposium, in Hangzhou, China. 
The SCBA Presidential Award is for a senior scientist whose cutting-edge scientific contribution in biosciences is globally recognized. His/her publications are frequently cited by his/her peers. He/she is regarded as the leader of his/her respective field of excellence.   
The SCBA Young Investigator Award is for a young scientist who is recognized as a rising star in bioscience.  The candidate’s level should be at early or intermediate stages of scientific career development in academia or biotechnology industry.  The candidate’s age must be 45 or younger in the year that the international symposium is held.  
The SCBA Lifetime Achievement Award is for an outstanding senior scientist who is a recognized world leader with exceptional achievements in his/her field, and has made significant contributions for a life-long career.  The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented at irregular intervals, depending on availability of qualified candidates.