RECOGNIZING MEDICINE’S GAMECHANGERS
The Sanford Lorraine Cross Award culminates in a live, one-day event where the nominees share their research, demonstrate their impact and celebrate their achievements. By coming together to applaud these nominees, we’re paying tribute to the work that’s changing our world and improving the human condition for us all.
A DAY OF DISCOVERY
The event kicks off during nominee interviews with the Sanford Research & World Clinic Board. Here, the nominees share the stories behind their science, talking with the Board about their discoveries and the impact they’re making. After deliberations, the Board selects a winner to join history and be revealed later that evening.
AN EVENING OF RECOGNITION
That evening, the nominees, Board members, dignitaries and medical influencers come together at an intimate, prestigious celebration to applaud each nominee’s innovations before announcing the winner live. It’s an evening of memorable musical performances, incredible storytelling and a celebration of how innovation and science move us all forward.