Eligibility: Medical students enrolled at a COMET-affiliated institution.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity for underserved or marginalized communities through research, advocacy, service, or community engagement.

• Evidence of leadership in health equity–related initiatives, projects, or student organizations.

• Creative or innovative approaches to addressing systemic barriers in medical education or healthcare access.

• Embodiment of the COMET mission to cultivate a diverse, community-responsive, and equity-focused physician workforce.

Eligibility: Residents or fellows in a program affiliated with the COMET network.

Selection Criteria:

• Outstanding clinical, advocacy, scholarly, or quality improvement efforts that advance care for rural, Tribal, or otherwise underserved communities.

• Active engagement in institutional or system-level initiatives that improve equity in healthcare delivery or training environments.

• Mentorship and role modeling that supports trainees and uplifts marginalized voices in medicine.

• Innovation in developing sustainable, community-partnered approaches to addressing health disparities.

Eligibility: Practicing physicians, faculty, or community-based clinical educators affiliated with COMET institutions.

Selection Criteria:

• Sustained and impactful leadership in advancing health equity for marginalized populations.

• Advocacy, policy engagement, or institutional leadership that has led to meaningful improvements in healthcare access, outcomes, or educational equity.

• Commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of health equity–focused healthcare professionals.

• Meaningful collaboration with community partners to co-design responsive, culturally grounded health initiatives.

Eligibility: Administrative, programmatic, or operational staff affiliated with COMET institutions or programs.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging within healthcare education or delivery systems.

• Leadership in implementing programs, processes, or initiatives that improve access, support learners, or reduce barriers for underserved communities.

• Contributions that strengthen institutional culture and infrastructure in support of health equity.

• Collaborative work that bridges faculty, learners, and community partners to advance shared goals.

Eligibility: Community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, public health entities, or community leaders collaborating with COMET institutions.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated impact in advancing health equity, community wellness, or healthcare access for underserved populations.

• Leadership in community-driven solutions that address social and structural determinants of health.

• Meaningful partnership with medical education programs, healthcare systems, or trainees.

• Commitment to culturally responsive, community-informed approaches that empower and uplift the populations served.