This document summarizes the Bioanalysis Young Investigator Award that is held each year by Bioanalysis and Bioanalysis Zone to recognize promising early career researchers. This year had 18 nominees, the largest number yet. The winner will receive $1000, a journal subscription, open access for their next article, and travel assistance to accept the award at the European Bioanalysis Forum Symposium in November where they will present their work. Profiles of all nominees will be published and the editors will select five finalists for an online public vote to determine the winner.