These awards recognize excellence in research, surgical innovation, and education across various specialties. Below is a detailed breakdown by society.

AAST Free Paper Prize

Societies: American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) & International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC).

Session Format: 6 high-quality abstracts selected for oral presentation in the IATSIC/AAST Free Paper Session.

Eligibility: Abstracts in Trauma, Burns, and Acute/Emergency Surgery.

Award: $1,000 USD + Plaque.

Outcome:

• Best presenter receives prize.
• Non-selected abstracts encouraged for World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs.

Submission Requirements:

• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

APIMSF Free Paper Prize – Ambroise Paré & Rajasinha II Memorial

Society: Ambroise Paré International Military Surgery Forum (APIMSF).

Session Format: APIMSF Best Free Paper presentation.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Military Surgery.

Award: $500 USD + Certificate.

Evaluation: By APIMSF Jury at the congress.

Submission Requirements:

• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

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BSI Free Paper Prize

Society: Breast Surgery International (BSI).

Session Format: BSI Best Free Paper Competition.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Breast Surgery.

Award: $500 USD (Best Paper) | $250 USD (Runner-up).

Evaluation: Eminent breast surgeons panel.

Submission Requirements:

• Unpublished original research in breast surgery.
• Tick the prize option during abstract submission.
• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

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BSI Poster Prize

Society: Breast Surgery International (BSI).

Session Format: BSI Best Poster Competition.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Breast Surgery.

Award: $400 USD (Best Poster) | $200 USD (Runner-up)

Evaluation: During official poster viewing session

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2025 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

BSI Video Session Prize

Society: Breast Surgery International (BSI).

Session Format: BSI Best Video Competition.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Breast Surgery.

Award: $200 USD (Best Video) | $100 USD (Runner-up).

Session Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2027.

Evaluation:

• Videos showcasing surgical techniques, difficult cases, or expert tips.
• Judging criteria: Originality, educational value, attendee interest.
• Voting: Panel + audience participation.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

IASMEN Free Paper Prize

Society: International Association for Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition (IASMEN)

Session Format: IASMEN Best Free Paper presentation.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition.

Award: $1,000 USD + Certificate.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

IATSIC Free Paper Prize

Society: International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC).

Session Format: IATSIC Best Free Paper presentation.

Eligibility: Best oral presentation in any regular IATSIC Free Paper session.

Award: $1,000 USD + Certificate.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

IATSIC Poster Prize

Society: International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC).

Session Format: IATSIC Best Poster presentation.

Eligibility: Best poster in Trauma Surgery (Poster Discussion or Exhibition category).

Award: $500 USD + Certificate.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

ISDS Grassi Prize

Society: International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS).

Session Format: ISDS Best Free Paper presentation.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Digestive Surgery (ISDS) and focusing on benign and/or open surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.

Award: $1,000 USD + Certificate.

Requirements:

• Tick the prize option during abstract submission.
• Young surgeons (<40 years old)
• Paper must focus on benign and/or open GI surgery
• At least one author must be an ISDS member
• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

ISDS Kitajima Prize

Society: International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS).

Session Format: ISDS Best Free Paper presentation. This is to honor the generous gift of Prof. Kitajima who established this prize to encourage the research talents of young surgeons.

Eligibility: Abstracts related to Digestive Surgery (ISDS) and focusing on malignant and/or laparoscopic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.

Award: $1,000 USD each (Two prizes awarded) + Certificate.

Requirements:

• Tick the prize option during abstract submission.
• Young surgeons (<40 years old)
• Paper must focus on benign and/or open GI surgery
• At least one author must be an ISDS member
• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

ISDS Poster Prize

Society: International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS).

Session Format: ISDS Best Poster presentation.

Eligibility: Best poster in ISDS program (Poster Discussion category).

Award: $500 USD + Certificate.

Evaluation: Jury will nominate the best poster in the ISDS program.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

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ISS/SIC Lloyd M. Nyhus Prize

Society: International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC).

Session Format: Top 6 abstracts presented in Lloyd M. Nyhus Prize Session.

Session Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Evaluation: Judged by international experts.

Award: $1,000 USD + Certificate.

Award Ceremony: ISS/SIC General Assembly (XXXXX).

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

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ISS/SIC Poster Prize

Society: International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC).

Session Format: ISS/SIC Best Poster presentation.

Eligibility: Best overall ISS/SIC poster (Poster Discussion or Poster Exhibition Only)

Evaluation: Jury of internationally renowned experts.

Award Ceremony: ISS/SIC General Assembly (XXXXXXX).

Award: $500 USD + Certificate.

Submission Requirements:

• Manuscript submission to World Journal of Surgery via iss-sic.com/journal-wjs by 30 November 2027 is recommended.
• Full Congress registration required by 30 November 2027.

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Submission Deadlines & Requirements (Summary)

• Abstract Submission System: Ensure prize eligibility box is selected.
• Full Manuscripts Due: 30 November 2027 (for most sessions requiring publication).
• Congress Registration: Required for all prize-eligible presenting authors.
• Journal Submission: Via https://www.iss-sic.com/journal-wjs