Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Distinguished Achievement Award

The EPI Distinguished Achievement Award is presented every three years during the EPI|Lifestyle Joint Council Dinner at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions or at the EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. The award recognizes Council on Epidemiology and Prevention (EPI) members who have made major contributions to the affairs of the EPI Council over a continuing period, and who have made substantial professional contributions to the field represented by the council.

Contributions to new knowledge in the field
Contributions to teaching or clinical care in the field
Professional leadership in national or international organizations

Suggested nominees for the Distinguished Achievement Award may be presented to the EPI Leadership Committee by email. Current members of the EPI Leadership Committee and the EPI Nominating Committee are not eligible to be nominated for the award.

Award Recipients

2023 Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
2021 Daniel T. Lackland, DrPH, FAHA
2020 Darwin R. Labarthe, MD, MPH, PhD, FAHA
2017 David C. Goff, Jr., MD, PhD, FAHA
2014 Mary Cushman, MD, MSc
2011 Gregory L. Burke, MD, FAHA
2008 Michael Criqui, MD, MPH, FAHA,
2005 Russell Luepker, MD, FAHA
2002 Lewis Kuller, MD, FAHA
1999 Henry Blackburn, MD
1996 Elizabeth Barrett-Connor
1993 H. Alfred Tyroler, MD
1990 Thomas Dawber, MD
1987 Jeremiah Stamler, MD
1984 Oglesby Paul, MD