Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young Distinguished Achievement Award
The Young Hearts Distinguished Achievement Award is presented every three years during the Young Hearts Dinner at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. The award recognizes Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts) members who have made major contributions to the affairs the Young Hearts 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 submitted to the Young Hearts Leadership Committee by email. Current members of the Young Hearts Leadership Committee and the Young Hearts Nominating Committee are not eligible to be nominated for the award.
Award Recipients
- 2021 Pedro J. del Nido, MD, FAHA
- 2018 G. Paul Matherne, MD, FAHA
- 2015 Michael Gewitz, MD, FAHA
- 2012 Stephen Daniels, MD, PhD, FAHA
- 2009 Gail Pearson, MD, ScD, FAHA
- 2006 Dianne Atkins, MD, FAHA
- 2003 Welton Gersony, MD
- 2000 Kathryn A. Taubert, PhD
- 1997 James H. Moller, MD
- 1994 Edward B. Clark, MD
- 1991 Ronald Lauer, MD
- 1988 Edward L. Kaplan, MD
- 1985 William H. Weidman
- 1981 Milton Markowitz, MD
Prize
The honoree will receive:
- Join or renew as an AHA Professional Member
- Submit your application at Council Awards Application System
- Instructions for ProposalCentral, the new Council Awards platform
Questions
- Council Awards Application System (ProposalCentral) Help Desk: [email protected]
- Council Awards: [email protected]
- Member Services: [email protected]
- Password/Login: [email protected]
- Abstract Submission: [email protected]
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