Mary E. Hurlbut Solidarity Award, inspired by its first awardees, Susan Jacobs, Stephen Yao and Juana Bodden, and the work of the founding women of ISS, the “Committee on the Universe” as presented on October 9, 2026, the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of ISS-USA 

This award goes to individuals within the ISS network who: 

• Actively participate in the collective efforts of the whole and who have the admiration and the respect of their colleagues within their own ISS and across the globe 

• Travel great distances to be present, and who “show up” when needed 

• Passionately embody the mission of ISS through their actions 

• Demonstrate “service to others” in both their professional and personal lives 

• Have a long and dedicated tenure with ISS 

• Lead by example based on social work and ISS principles and values 

• Are passionate advocates for ISS and will happily share the work of ISS with anyone they happen to meet. 

• Generously give, without need for acknowledgement, whatever they can to strengthen the whole.