Herbek Humanitarian Award Grant

Herbek Humanitarian Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: College Of American Pathologists Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Herbek Humanitarian Award honors a CAP member pathologist for significant contributions to the See, Test & Treat® program, which offers free cancer screenings to underserved women. Established in 2011, it commemorates Gene N. Herbek, MD, FCAP, who pioneered this initiative for Native Americans. Nominees must have led or significantly contributed to the program, with submissions due by May 3, 2024. Self-nominations or incomplete entries will not be accepted, ensuring high standards in recognition.

Overview

Overview The CAP Foundation’s See, Test & Treat® program provides free cervical and breast cancer screening to medically underserved women across the United States. CAP member pathologists, together with a team of health care professionals, volunteer their time and expertise to deliver screenings and same-day (or prompt) results, as well as follow-up care or treatment recommendations, all at no cost to the women served. The team also strives to educate women about the pathologist’s role on their healthcare team, the importance of routine preventive screening, and how healthy lifestyle choices can reduce cancer risk. The Jean and Gene Herbek, MD, FCAP Humanitarian Award, introduced in 2011, is named in honor of the late Gene N. Herbek, MD, FCAP, a past president of the CAP who brought the first See, Test & Treat program to Native American women in South Dakota, as well as for his wife, Jean, who continues his commitment. The award honors a CAP Member who has made innovative and unique contributions to advance the See, Test & Treat program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nomination GuidelinesNominees must have served as a See, Test & Treat program lead or significantly contributed to and participated in an event. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 1, 2026, using the Herbek Humanitarian Award online form. Currently serving CAP Foundation board members, or candidates for any elected CAP office, are not eligible for award nomination.A CAP member pathologist who has significantly contributed to the See, Test & Treat program You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Self-nominations or incomplete nominations will not be considered.