BTS Medal, Awards and Prizes
BTS Medal
The BTS Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished person who has greatly contributed to respiratory medicine or science. This prestigious award aims to acknowledge the recipient's leadership in and contribution to clinical and/or scientific work, which has resulted in benefit to patients and the inspiration of peers.
The 2026 BTS Medal will be presented at the Winter Meeting in November.
BTS President's Award
The President’s Award, introduced in 2023, is awarded annually to an individual who has national or international standing and has made a significant impact on clinical care in their chosen field of respiratory healthcare at any point during their career.
Nominations are invited from all BTS members, and the decision on the award will be made by the Nominations Committee, with the President having the final casting vote.
The 2026 President's Award will be presented at the Winter Meeting in November.
BTS Award for Meritorious Service
The BTS Award for Meritorious Service has been awarded annually since 2008 and is intended to recognise the service of those BTS members who have:-
- Provided an exceptional service to the Society far above that which one would normally expect for their position/role;
- Provided an exceptional service to the Society over a far longer period than would normally be the case;
- Provided a service to the Society in particularly difficult, delicate, or trying circumstances.
This award is given on the recommendation of the BTS Nominations Committee.
The 2026 Meritorious Service Award will be presented at the Winter Meeting in November.