The person nominating would choose the nomination category from the following list. Each year, the award can have a different emphasis. An award may not necessarily be named every year.

Advocate / Champion: Promoting Neurotrauma awareness on a national or international level

Researcher: Making significant advancements in knowledge/research

Service: Contributing to dramatic improvements in quality of life for individuals suffering Neurotrauma

Policy / Visionary: Providing excellence in Neurotrauma promotion programs, projects or policies

Educator: Actively teaching, training, and/or being involved in ongoing outreach activities to promote the understanding of Neurotrauma