In memory of Professor Jay Bailey for his many pioneering contributions to biotechnology, the award is presented to an individual who has had an important impact on bioengineering and whose achievements have advanced this profession in any of its aspects. The recipient should have a distinguished record of service to the profession. They should also be involved in the direct engagement of biology with engineering.

Bailey's educational legacy touched many modern biochemical and biological engineers in the profession today. The award is presented to an individual who embodies the spirit of James Bailey, one that is a pioneer, a mentor, an innovator, an integrator of biology and engineering, a teacher, and whose achievements have provided a major impact to the field of biological engineering.

2010 Recipient 

Professor Harvey Blanch, University of California, Berkeley

2009 Recipient 

Professor James C. Liao, University of California, Los Angeles (Press Release)

2008 Recipient 

Professor James Swartz, Stanford University (Press Release)  

2007 Recipient  

Professor George Georgiou, University of Texas, Austin

2006 Recipients  

Professor Robert Langer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor Nicholas Peppas, University of Texas, Austin
Professof Edwin Lightfoot, University of Wisconsin

2005 Recipient 

Professor Michael Shuler, Cornell University