Carole DeMille served as APIC president from 1975-76. One of APIC’s visionary founders, she later became an internationally recognized authority in the developing field of hospital infection control. She passed away in 1979, but her vision lives on in the work of infection preventionists and front-line care teams throughout the world. In 1980, APIC established an award in her honor. Learn more about the award, read past presidents’ reflections on her contribution to the field, and obtain nomination information.

APIC congratulates all Carole DeMille Award recipients: