APS Reviewer Excellence Award
The Reviewer Excellence Award acknowledges reviewers who have recently made exceptional contributions to peer review for the APS journals.
Our reviewers play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity and quality of APS journals, and we deeply value the committed efforts of every contributor. The awardees listed here have championed the high standards of our journals while providing valuable author feedback to improve the clarity and impact of submitted work.
Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to these recipients.
Rules and eligibility
Nominees must have made a fundamental contribution as an APS journal reviewer within the past two years. Awardees receive:
- Promotion on the journals website, social media, and e-newsletters
- Notification to their department head or person identified by them
- Digital award badge to indicate status on websites and social media
- Certificate of Acknowledgement PDF
Recent recipients
Ariel Amir
2026 recipient
PRX Life
Md Sayeed Anwar
2026 recipient
Physical Review E
Thomas E. Baker
2026 recipient
PRX Quantum
Marianne Bauer
2026 recipient
PRX Life
Marie Anne Bizouard
2026 recipient
Reviews of Modern Physics