The selection criteria for the Abraham Lilienfeld Award include several key factors: - Innovation: The nominee's work should demonstrate innovative approaches or methodologies in epidemiology. - Impact: The research or contributions should have a significant impact on public health, influencing policy, practice, or further research. - Leadership: The nominee should show leadership in the field, including mentoring future epidemiologists and contributing to professional organizations. - Publications: High-quality, peer-reviewed publications are often a hallmark of the nominee's contributions.