ASBMB gives out an array of annual awards in different categories.
* Lemberg Medal - after 5 years' membership for significant contribution
* Shimadzu Research Medal - within 15 years post-PhD graduation
* Eppendorf Edman ECR Award - within 7 years post-PhD
* SDR Scientific Education Award - education (especially innovation and creativity)
* Boomerang Award - for expatriate Australians to return to present at the ASBMB conference and seminars at universities/institutes.
The society also awards fellowships to researchers within 2 years post-PhD.