Awards

The 7‑1‑7 Awards honor outstanding leaders and trailblazers who are driving change with the 7‑1‑7 target and making significant contributions to global health security.

7‑1‑7 Leadership & Advocacy Award

Recognizes an individual who has advanced the use of the 7-1-7 target with exceptional vision and dedication.

7‑1‑7 Impact
Award

Recognizes an individual who has changed systems with the 7‑1‑7 target and demonstrated real, measurable impact.

7‑1‑7 Nextgen
Award

Recognizes a rising star among 7‑1‑7 implementers, who has demonstrated an innovative approach to outbreak response.

7‑1‑7 Research Award

Recognizes a researcher whose work has significantly strengthened the evidence base for the 7‑1‑7 target.

The winners of the inaugural 7‑1‑7 Awards will be announced at a dedicated luncheon during the 2026 Global Health Security Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All nominees will be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to advancing 7‑1‑7.

Nominees

7-1-7 Leadership and Advocacy Award

Recognizes an individual who has advanced the use of the 7-1-7 target with exceptional vision and dedication.

Dr. Tamara Mancero

Regional Advisor, International Health Regulations 
Pan American Health Organization

Prof. Aamer Ikram

Vice President, International Association of National Public Health Institutes
Regional Technical Advisor, EMPHNET

Daniel Roberto Coradi de Freitas

General Manager
National Health Surveillance Agency, Brazil 

Dr. Kokou Alinon

Regional Director
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Western Africa Regional Coordinating Centre

7-1-7 Impact Award 

Recognizes an individual who has changed systems with the 7‑1‑7 target and demonstrated real, measurable impact.

7-1-7 Nextgen Award

Recognizes a rising star among 7‑1‑7 implementers, who has demonstrated an innovative approach to outbreak response.

7‑1‑7 Research Award

Recognizes a researcher whose work has significantly strengthened the evidence base for the 7‑1‑7 target.