In 2013, the Genetics Society of Malaysia (PGM) established the Zakri Award in recognition of the critical and summative role Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Zakri A. Hamid played in the advancement of genetics and its allied disciplines in Malaysia. This award honours an individual who exemplifies excellence, whose professional achievements have fostered and enriched the development of his or her area of genetic expertise, and who shows exceptional commitment for continued future leadership. The recipient will be presented with an engraved trophy, a certificate of excellence, and an honorarium at the biennial PGM meeting.