The Rosalind Kornfeld Award for Lifetime Achievement in Glycobiology was established in 2008 to honor the distinguished scientific career and service to the Society by Dr Rosalind Kornfield. The award will be given by the Society for Glycobiology to scientists who have, over their professional lifetimes, made significant contributions with important impact on the field. Consideration of candidates may occur annually, but the award will be given only in years during which a deserving candidate is nominated and identified. All glycobiologists are eligible, but recipients of the Karl Meyer Award will not be considered until 10 years after having received that award. 

The Society for Glycobiology Awards Committee will choose the recipient of the Rosalind Kornfeld Award. Nominations will follow the same format and have the same deadline as nominations for the Karl Meyer award, but nominees need not be notified in advance. Candidates should be present or former members of the Society for Glycobiology. The Rosalind Kornfeld Award winner will receive the same cash prize as for the Karl Meyer Award, and will be offered an opportunity to deliver an oral presentation (up to 30 minutes in length) at the Society for Glycobiology meeting held in the year of the award.