Awards

Hamilton Award 2026: Professor Joan Strassmann

Portrait of Professor Joan Strassmann. Photo by Dave Queller.
“In every respect, Joan Strassmann exemplifies the values and vision of William D. Hamilton. Her lifetime achievements have profoundly advanced our understanding of social evolution and inspired a global community of scientists.” 

West-Eberhard Award 2026: Dr. Luisa Jaimes Niño

Portrait of Dr. Luisa Jaimes
Niño
“Given the fresh and disruptive nature of her work, her insightful use of a variety of data to challenge long held paradigms in the study of social insects, we believe Dr Jaimes Niño is an outstanding young social insect researcher.”