Equitable representation in awards and recognition in scholarly publishing: Current challenges and the path ahead

Key pointsAwards are an important mechanism of recognition that can signify inclusivity or exclusivity and impact careers.More women were selected by publishing organizations for awards overall yet appeared underrecognized in a predominantly women-employed workforce.Award programs showed a preference for US-based awardees despite the global representation of individuals' localities.To build equity in awards programs, organizations are encouraged to appoint diverse committees, promote transparency and publicize awards in historically excluded communities.

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Awards serve as an important mechanism for recognition and can influence careers by signifying inclusivity or exclusivity. Despite a predominantly women-employed workforce, more women were selected by publishing organizations for awards but were underrecognized. Award programs exhibited a preference for US-based awardees despite global representation of individuals' localities. To promote equity, organizations are encouraged to appoint diverse committees, increase transparency, and publicize awards in historically excluded communities.