Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts) Awards and Lectures
The Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts) proudly sponsors awards that acknowledge the outstanding work and research being performed by its members and encourages further participation in the American Heart Association and its mission. Please click on an award link for more information, including eligibility criteria and application or nomination instructions.
Awards presented at Scientific Sessions
- Alexander S. Nadas Lecture
- Helen B. Taussig Memorial Lecture
- Outstanding Research Award in Pediatric Cardiology
- T. Duckett Jones Memorial Lecture
- The Jack Sarver Prize in Basic Science
- The Jack Sarver Prize in Clinical Science
- William J. Rashkind Memorial Lecture
- Young Hearts Abstract Travel Grant
- Young Hearts Distinguished Achievement Award
- Young Hearts Early Career Investigator Award
- Young Hearts Meritorious Achievement Award
- Young Hearts Visiting Faculty Career Development Award
Young Hearts Council Exchange Program
Student Scholarships
Eligible applicants include students enrolled in medical schools or in master's or equivalent programs at accredited institutions in the United States where research training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.
Questions
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Professional Membership, Council Awards
E-mail: [email protected]
November 7–10, 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
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