Outstanding Reviewer Award

The Outstanding Reviewer Award is given annually to recognize reviewers who generously contribute their time to reviewing papers and display thoroughness, professionalism, and timeliness while doing so. Winners will be chosen from all previous year's reviewers and revealed by the end of March each year.

The Prize:
– CHF 500;
– A free voucher for article processing fees valid for one year;
– A certificate.

Number of Winners: 3

Microorganisms Outstanding Reviewer Award

Winner announcement date: 31 March 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

– All of the reviewers for Microorganisms in 2025 will be automatically included.
– Number of review reports.
– The quality and timeliness of review reports.

Past Winners

Winner

Ala E. Abudabos
Ala E. Abudabos
Alcorn State University, USA
Paola Angelini
Paola Angelini
University of Perugia, Italy
BKBela Kocsis
Bela Kocsis
Semmelweis University, Hungary

Award Committee

Nico Jehmlich
Nico Jehmlich
Chairman
Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ