Physician Awards, Grants & Fellowship - American Medical Women's Association

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Honoring Women Physicians and Allies
At the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), we proudly recognize the outstanding achievements of women in medicine and our allies through our annual awards. These honors celebrate the invaluable contributions made in areas, such as clinical care, research, women’s health, advocacy, education, leadership, mentorship, and service. AMWA awards and recognition do more than acknowledge excellence—they elevate voices, open doors, and create meaningful opportunities for career advancement and professional fulfillment. By shining a spotlight on those who lead with purpose, we foster a culture of recognition, inspiration, and continued impact across the healthcare landscape.
Awarded by the incumbent national AMWA President for excellence that may be in any of the following categories: Science, Medicine, Clinical Practice, Leadership, Humanitarianism, or Philanthropy.
2025 Award Recipients
Women’s Wellbeing through Equity and Leadership (WEL) Program
Charlene M. Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP
Anita Ravi, MD, MPH, MSHP, FAAFP & PurpLE Health Foundation
IEC (Institute for Exceptional Care)
Previous Recipients
2024
Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM)
Jamie White, MS
Dr. med. Maike Scharp, MScPH
Lucy Pérez, PhD
2023
Janine Clayton, MD
2022
C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD
Khawaja Shams
2021
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (posthumous)
Uché Blackstock, MD
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler (Feb 8, 1831 – March 9, 1895)
Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, FACOFP
2020
Jennifer Hunt, MD
2019
Sandra O. Gold, MS, EdD
Jessica Posner Odede
TIME’S UP Healthcare
2018
Judge Rosemarie E. Aquilina
Students Activists of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
2017
Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH
Londa Schiebinger, PhD
Laura L. Helfman, MD
2016
Norma Jo Waxman, MD
Farzanna Haffizulla, MD, FACP, FAMWA
Molly Carnes, MD, MS
Atul Gawande, MD, MPH
2015
VADM Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA
Dr. Cecelia Richards
Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl Wu
Laurel Bellows
Dr. Deborah German
2014
Arianna Huffington
Patricia Allen, MD
Gayatri Devi, MD
2013
Michelle Bachelet, MD
2012
Eliza Chin, MD, MPH
Gayatri Devi, MD
2011
Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, Surgeon General, Vice Admiral USPHS
Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs
Grants
The Dr. Linda Brodsky Memorial Fund honors Dr. Brodsky’s memory by endorsing her passions for gender equity, medical student success, clinical research and the advancement of women physicians. Funds will be used to support the Brodsky Memorial Scholarship and related initiatives promoting gender equity in medicine including but not limited to medical student projects, relevant research and quality of care.
The goal of this grant is to honor Dr. Brodsky’s memory by endorsing her passion for gender equity, medical student success, clinical research and the advancement of women physicians. The program provides funding up to $10,000 to members who submit a project that addresses these initiatives. The project may be oriented to research, education, political advocacy or a medical endeavor that speaks to the mission of the Linda Brodsky Fund.
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Fellowship Programs
Honoring Excellence in Medicine and Science
The American Medical Women’s Association Fellowship Program serves to recognize and honor distinguished members of AMWA who have accomplished outstanding achievements in science, medicine, or academia. AMWA’s first class of fellows was inducted at AMWA’s Centennial Meeting in 2015. Maintenance of FAMWA requires continued national membership in AMWA.
Learn more and apply or nominate a fellow
Annual Awards
The awards below are open for nominations every year in July. We invite you to explore our award categories, learn about past recipients, and consider nominating a deserving colleague, as we continue to champion those who shape the future of medicine.
All Award nominations require: 1) Completed nomination form (from the nominator) 2) One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominee’s achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values. 3) Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae 4) Nominee’s Brief Biosketch and 5) Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Note: Self nominations are not accepted.
Submit a Nomination
The Elizabeth Blackwell Women in Medicine Career Achievement Award, created as a lasting tribute to the first woman awarded an M.D. degree from an American medical school, is granted to a woman physician who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine.
The award was initiated in 1949 by Elise S. L’Esperance, MD. Prior to 1993, the award was a member award but is now open to both members and  non-members.
Criteria
Woman physician either working or having worked in the U.S.
Influenced the ever-expanding role of women in medicine
Demonstrated commitment, originality, innovation, or creativity in her field of medicine
Made pathways for other women in medicine
Made exceptional contribution to the image of women in medicine
Overcame adversity in medicine
Achieved recognition as a leader in women’s health in the area of public policy, health care delivery, research, medical education, patient care, application of basic sciences to health care.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winner
Reshma Jagsi, MD DPhil
Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil., is the Lawrence W. Davis Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and a Senior Faculty Fellow in the Center for Ethics at Emory University.  Dr. Jagsi has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, Association of American Physicians, and American Society of Clinical Investigation in recognition of her work to promote equity in health outcomes of patients and in career outcomes of physicians, specifically focusing on women.  Author of over 450 publications including high-impact studies in the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and the Lancet, she is PI of multiple NIH grants, including two active R01s and a U54.  A radiation oncologist who cares for patients with breast cancer, she is a fellow of the AAAS, ASCO, ASTRO, AAWR, and the Hastings Center.
Previous Recipients
2024 Marty Polan
2023 Nancy D. Spector, MD
2022 Julie K. Silver, MD
2021 Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA
2020 Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP, FRCP, FIDS
2019 Alma Littles, MD
2018 Michele Barry, MD, FACP
2017 Marjorie R. Jenkins, MD, MEdHP, FACP
2016 Padmini Murthy, MD MPH, MS
2015 Mae Jemison, MD
2014 Mary Guinan, MD. PhD
2013 Kimberly Templeton, MD
2012 Luanne Thorndyke, MD
2011 Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD
2010 Linda Clever,MD, MACP
2009 Nancy Nielson, MD
2008 Elinor Christiansen, MD
2007 Debra R. Judelson, MD
2006 Patricia Joy Numann, MD
2005 Sarah S. Donaldson, M.D., FACR
2004 Mary Jane England, M.D.
2003 Joanne Lynn, M.D.
2002 Olga Jonasson, M.D.
2001 No Annual Meeting, no selection
2000 Nanette Kass Wenger, M.D., and Jeanne Spurlock, M.D., posthumously
1999 Lila Stein Kroser, M.D.
1998 Leah J. Dickstein, M.D., and Tina Strobos, M.D.
1997 LeClair Bissell, M.D.
1996 Elizabeth W. Karlin, M.D.
1995 Vivian W. Pinn, M.D.
1994 Anne H. Flitcraft, M.D.
1993 Yoshiye Togasaki, M.D.
1992 Roselyn Payne Epps, M.D., and Jane E. Hodgson, M.D.
1991 Anne L. Barlow, M.D.
1990 Lila A. Wallis, M.D.
1989 Helen O. Dickens, M.D.
1988 Claudine M. Gay, M.D.
1987 A. Lois Scully, M.D.
1986 Luella Klein, M.D.
1985 Carol C. Nadelson, M.D.
1984 Charlotte H. Kerr, M.D., and Helen M. Caldicott, M.D.
1983 Clara Raven, M.D.
1982 Helen B. Taussig, M.D.
1981 Mathilda R. Vaschak, M.D.
1980 Ann P.D. Manton, M.D.
1979 Bernice C. Sachs, M.D.
1978 Minerva S. Buerk, M.D.
1977 Eva F. Dodge, M.D., and Edith P. Brown, M.D.
1976 Claire F. Ryder, M.D.
1975 Ruth Hartgraves, M.D.
1974 Laura E. Morrow, M.D.
1973 Alice Drew Chenoweth, M.D.
1972 Alma Dea Morani, M.D.
1971 Frieda Bauman, M.D.
1970 Rosa Lee Nemir, M.D.
1969 Katharine W. Wright, M.D.
1968 Margaret J. Schneider, M.D.
1967 Amey Chappell, M.D.
1966 Esther C. Marting, M.D.
1965 Camille Mermod, M.D.
1964 Helena T. Ratterman, M.D.
1963 Elizabeth S. Waugh, M.D.
1962 Judith Emmelia Ahlem, M.D.
1961 Elizabeth Kittredge, M.D.
1960 Nelle Sparks Noble, M.D.
1959 Helen F. Schrack, M.D.
1958 Ada Chree Reid, M.D.
1957 Esther Pohl Lovejoy, M.D.
1956 Evangeline S. Stenhouse, M.D.
1955 Elise S. L’Esperance, M.D.
1954 Mabel E. Gardner, M.D.
1953 Elizabeth Bass, M.D.
1952 Catharine Macfarlane, M.D.
1951 Esther Pohl Lovejoy, M.D.
1950 Bertha Van Hoosen, M.D.
1949 Mary Riggs Noble, M.D.
The Bertha Van Hoosen Award for Leadership and Service to AMWA, named in honor of the Founder and first President of AMWA, honors a woman physician who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to AMWA, and has been an active member for at least five years.
Awardees must be present at the Awards Presentation Ceremony at AMWA’s Annual Meeting in order to be eligible to receive an award.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
Previous Recipients
2025 Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA
2024 Monica D. Ormeno, DO
2023
Nicole P. Sandhu, MD, PhD, FACP, FAMWA
2022
Laurel Waters, MD, FCAP, FASCP
2021 Padmini Murthy, MD, MPH, FAMWA, FRSPH
2020 Connie Newman, MD, FACP, FAMWA
2019 Kimberly Templeton, MD
2018 Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD
2017 Farzanna Haffizulla, MD, FACP, FAMWA, and Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FAAN
2016 Eliza Lo Chin, MD, MPH
2015 Roberta Gebhard, DO
2014 Linda Brodsky, MD
2013 Diane Galindo, MD
2012 Clarita Herrera, MD
2011 Beatrice Sachs, MD
2010 Anne Barlow Ramsay, MD and Claudia S. Morrissey, MD, MPH
2009 Roberta Rubin, MD
2008 Omega C. Logan Silva, MD, MACP
2007 Susan L. Ivey, MD, MHSA
2006 Satty Gill Keswani, MD
2005 Lesly T. Mega, M.D.
2004 Clair M. Callan, MD
2004 Anne E. Bernstein, MD
2003 Wendy Chavkin, MD
2002 Estherina Shems, MD
2001 No Annual Meeting, no selection
2000 Michele H. Bloch, MD
1999 Anita Johnson, MD
1998 Elinor T. Christiansen, MD
1997 Christine E. Haycock, MD
1996 Suzanne Allen Widrow, D, and Marjorie Braude, MD
1995 Janet Rose Osuch, MD
1994 Kathryn E. McGoldrick, MD
1993 Mary Ann Cromer, MD
1992 Rita R. Newman, MD
1991 Susan C. Stewart, MD
1990 Constance U. Battle, MD
The Woman in Science Award is given to a physician who identifies as a woman,
significantly advanced in career, who has had a lasting impact through
exceptional contributions to medical science, especially in women’s health, through basic and /or clinical research, publications and through leadership in their field.
Criteria
Quality of Scientific Work
Original
Basic or Clinical
Primary role (either primary investigator, co-investigator, or among many)
Current Involvement
Source of Grants
Significant/lasting impact
Publications – peer reviewed in
high impact
scientific journals
High National Leadership Profile
Must be an MD/DO (or equivalent)
Advocacy of Women’s Health and Other Related Issues
Leadership of national scientific organization(s)
Lectures on topic of work
Involvement in AMWA
(strongly preferred but not a prerequisite)
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winner
Hoda Anton-Culver, PhD
Martha K. Terris, MD, FACS
Previous Winners
2024 Louis McCullough, MD
2023
Betty S. Pace, MD
2022
Elizabeth Garner, MD, MPH
2021   Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil
2020
No award presented
2019   Natalie Afshari, MD
2018   Pauline Maki, PhD
2017   Tamara A. Scerpella, MD
2016   Neelum Aggarwal, MD
2015   Myra Hurt, Ph.D.
2014   Claudia Baquet, MD, MPH
2012   Pamela Lipsett, MD, MHPE
2011   Katherine Wisner, MD, MS
2010   Carolyn Westhoff, MD
2009   Mary Guinan, MD, MPH
2008   Linda C.Giudice, MD
2007   Lori Jean Mosca, MD, MPH, PhD
2006   Denise L. Faustman, MD, PhD
2005   Etta Pisano, M.D., FACR
2004   Saroja Bharati, MD
2003   Jo Ann Manson, M.D.
2002   Marianne J. Legato, M.D., FACP
2000   Judith Lewis Herman, M.D.
1999   Bernadine Healy, M.D.
1998   Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, M.D.
1997   Olga Jonasson, M.D.
1996   Florence Haseltine, M.D.
1995   Not Awarded
1994   Suzanne W. Fletcher, M.D.
1993   Nanette Wenger, M.D.
The Lila A. Wallis Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Women’s Health is given in the name of one of AMWA’s most beloved Past Presidents.  Each year, the award is given to an individual whose lifetime achievements, accomplishments, motivation, mentorship, energy and enthusiasm for women’s health, education, and research reflect the trailblazing achievements and influences in women’s health exemplified by Dr. Lila A. Wallis.
Submit a Nomination – OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winners
Jennifer H. Mieres, MD, FACC, MASNC, FAHA
Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA
Previous Recipients
2024 Traci Kurtzer, MD
2023 Sandra Milligan, MD, JD
2022 Donnica Moore, MD
2021 Alyson J. McGregor MD
2020 Janice L. Werbinski, MD
2019 Susan G. Kornstein, MD
2018 Wendy Klein, MD, MACP
2017 Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS
2016 Norma Jo Waxman, MD
2015 Janine Clayton, MD
2014 Florence Haseltine, MD, PhD
2012 Nawal Nour, MD
2011 Saralyn Mark, MD
2010 Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD
2009 Holly L. Thacker, MD
2008
Not awarded
2007 Patricia P. Barry, MD, MPH
2006 Nada Stotland, MD, MPH
2005 Donald Lindberg, MD
2004 Susan M. Love, MD, MBA
2003 Sheila Blume, M.
2002 Vicki L. Seltzer, MD
2000 Gloria Elizabeth Sarto, MD
1999 Janet Rose Osuch, MD
1998 Adaline Satterthwaite, MD
The AMWA Award for Advocacy in Advancing Women Physicians and the Health of Women honors individuals or organizations whose advocacy has advanced women in medicine and improved the health of women. This award recognizes work that drives systemic change, promotes gender equity, and aligns with AMWA’s mission to support women physicians and address women’s unique health needs through policy, practice, education, or leadership.
Eligibility
Open to individuals, groups, or organizations significantly advancing women physicians or women’s health, including healthcare professionals, advocates, policy leaders, and organizations shaping the field.
Award Criteria (Must meet at least one of criteria 1, 2, and/or 3. All nominations must address criteria 4)
Advocacy for Women Physicians
Advances opportunities and leadership for women in medicine.
Reduces barriers in education, career growth, and leadership roles.
Supports equity in pay, work-life balance, and professional well-being.
Improving Women’s Health
Advocates for better women’s health outcomes through care, research, or policy.
Addresses disparities in maternal health, reproductive health, and access to care.
Mentorship and Empowerment
Mentors or empowers future women physicians.
Creates programs or networks fostering leadership and well-being.
Impact and Sustainability
Influences organizations or policies to prioritize gender equity.
Demonstrates long-term impact and commitment to systemic reforms.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
In 1968, the American Women’s Hospitals Service created the Esther Pohl Lovejoy Award.  This recognition was conceived to honor the name of Dr. Lovejoy and create a tribute in her name because the Directors of the American Women’s Hospitals Service felt that Esther Pohl Lovejoy was the outstanding example of great international humanitarian involvement of women physicians.  It was decided that the Esther Pohl Lovejoy Award should be given to a woman physician who had demonstrated her interest and dedication to the promotion of international relations through improvement in international health. (
View Historical background on Award
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winner
Gloria A Bachmann, MD, MMS
Past Recipients
2024 Nehkonti Adams, MD
2023 Satty Gill Keswani, MD
2022 Shelley Ross, MD, CCFP, FCFP, ICD.D
2021 Claudia Morrissey Conlon, MD, MPH, FAMWA
2020 Shobha S. Krishnan, MD, FAAFP
2019
No award presented
2018 Ellen Einterz, MD, CM, MPH&TM
2017 Stephanie Van Dyke, MD, MPH (
posthumous
2016 Holly Atkinson, MD
This award is presented annually to a a man who has been a champion and supporter of women in medicine.  Dr. Larry Zaroff was a mentor to generations of physicians, medical students, and pre-medical students.  A retired cardiac surgeon and later humanities professor at Stanford, he was an avid supporter of women in medicine at all stages of their career.  His well-known courses always presented a special session devoted to the issues and challenges faced by women in medicine.  Dr. Eliza Lo Chin, a longtime colleague and guest speaker at these sessions, established this award to honor Dr. Zaroff’s commitment to the advancement of women in medicine.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winners
Jerry Kruse, MD
Previous Recipients
2024 Mark Shapiro, MD, FHM, FACP
2023 David L. Coleman, MD and Ted Johnson, MD, MPH
2022 Douglas DeLong, MD, MACP
2021 Stephen Ray Mitchell, MD, MBA MACP, FRCP
2020 Paul Kirchgraber, MD, MBA
2019 Johannes W. Vieweg, MD, FACS
2018 Marshall A. Wolf, MD
2017 Bernard Lo, MD, and David M. Gaba, MD
The award recognizes outstanding achievement by an AMWA physician member who is within 16 years of graduating medical school and who is not an AMWA Medical Student Member or Resident/Fellow Member. Nominees must meet these qualifications as of June 30th of each year considered. Areas of achievement may include leadership; academics; clinical care, including but not limited to publishing, teaching, and mentoring; and/or volunteerism.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
2025 AMWA Award Winner
Tiffani Bell Washington MD, MPH, FAPA, DABOM, DABLM
Previous Recipients
2024 Christina LaCroix, MD
2023 CS Tse, MD
Initiated in 1969 by Josephine E. Renshaw, M.D., this award is given to a non-physician who has rendered exceptional service to the association. It need not be awarded every year, but only when it is justly deserved. On rare occasions, the award is presented to a physician whose exceptional service to the Association is unrelated to her capacity as a physician.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator) that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo (for use on the AMWA Website)
Nomination Form
Previous Recipients
2024 Hugh Webster, JD
2023 Katherine Jeffreys, BA
2022 Mary K. Rojek, PhD
2021 Emily Chen and Kayla Li, MSc
2020 Michelle Benedict
2019 Danielle K. Carrier
2018 The Legacy Center, Drexel University College of Medicine
2017 Dyani Loo, MD, and Laura Roebuck, MD
2016 Amanda Xi, MD, MSE
2015 Stuart Culpepper
2014 Katherine He
2013 Mary Ellen Morrow
2012 Ryan Smith Medical Student & Online Community Director, AMWA
2011 Sarah Hagy, AMWA Associate Director
2010
Not Awarded
2009 Shawn P. Fowler, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley
2008
Not Awarded
2007 Peter Bernhard
2006 A. Michael Gellman, CPA, Rubino & McGeehin, AMWA’s Accountant
2005 Ruby Edmondson, AMWA Receptionist
2004 Carol L. Jane, Wyeth
2003 Susan Eisendrath, MPH, RHI Project Director
2002 Ellen Morgenstern, AMWA/AMWA Foundation Consultant
2000 Jannine Jordan, Exec. Asst. to Executive Dir. and Board of Directors
1999 Jean L. Fourcroy, M.D., PhD, Expertise in Information Systems Technology, Debra R. Judelson, M.Angela Tiberio, M.D.
1998 Edel Hondl, M.D., Fundraising for Student Loan Program
1997 Marie P. Glanz, AMWA Special Programs Director
1996 Eileen McGrath, JD, CAE, AMWA Executive Director
1995 Roberta G. Rubin, M.D., Financial Advisor
1994 Nancy E. Cahill, Esquire, AMWA Foundation Board Member and Marilyn North Arnold Medical Relations Manager – Upjohn
1993 Laurie R. Rockett, Esquire, Attorney
1992 Joyce Kline Puletti, M.D. (posthumously), Benefactor
1991
Not Awarded
1990 Leonard I. Melman, C.P.A., AMWA Auditor
1989 Jane Williamson, Managing Editor, JAMWA
1987 Ruth J. Abram, President, Paraphrase, Inc. creator, “Send Us a Lady Physician” 1988 Carol Davis-Grossman, Executive Director
1986 Dorothy Darling, M.D., In her capacity as financial advisor to AMWA
1985 Sandra Chaff, Archivist, Archives and Special Collections on Women in Medicine, Med. Col. of PA
1985 Paula Hughes (posthumously), AMWA’s Financial Advisor, Vice President,Thomson McKinnon
1984
Not Awarded
1983 Albert Kroser, D.O. ,FAMWA
1982 Donald DeBona, Waverly Press – JAMWA Printer
1981
Not Awarded
1980 Samuel White, Insurance Agent
1979 Winston Cochran, M.D., FAMWA
1978 Mary Roth Walsh, Author – Doctors Wanted – No Women Need Apply
1977 Marion P. Crocker, Benefactor
1976
Not Awarded
1975 Mary Dublin Keyserling ,Program – The Fuller Utilization of Women Physicians
1974 C. Ruby Sears , Benefactor
1973 Eleanor R. Belmont, Benefactor
1972 Charles Golub, Auditor
1971 L. Robert Oaks, Publicity and P.R. – FAMWA
1970 Robert Maloney, Attorney
1969 Gertrude Conroy, Executive Director, AMWA
Have you had a mentor who has helped you develop your career, supported your interest, helped you develop or meet your goals?
This mentor may have been a colleague, advisor, friend, or boss and the relationship may have been formal or informal. Recognize your mentor’s contribution to your career by nominating them for the AMWA Exceptional Mentor award. A few paragraphs is all that is needed and your mentor will receive a letter and certificate from AMWA. Mentors will be recognized at the AMWA Annual Meeting.
Any AMWA member may nominate a mentor.
The nominee need not be an AMWA member.
Recipients will be recognized during the AMWA Annual Meeting.
Submit a Nomination
OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025
Nomination Form Requires:
Nominator and Nominee’s contact information
Nominee’s Credentials, Title, & Institution
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Complete the Essay in 1-3 Paragraphs: “My mentor has been special because…”
Nomination Form
Note: No more than 5 nominations will be accepted by the same nominator in a single year. Nominations beyond 5 will not be accepted.
2025 Exceptional Mentors
Abigail Adams, MD
Alison Bays, MD, MPH&TM
Amber Jones DO, MPH, FACS, FCCP
Amith Skandhan, MD, SFHM, FACP
Barbara Edelheit, MD
Cara A. Liebert, MD, FACS
Dame, Mary C. Rorro, D.O.
Debra A. O’Connor, DO
Debra Klamen, MD, MHPE
Dr. Tanya Tandon
E. Vanessa Spearman-McCarthy, M.D.
Elisa Choi, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FAMWA
Farzana Hoque MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP
Gloria A Bachmann, MD, MMS
Harumi Gomi, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Ibrahim Isaac Ghobrial, MD, FACP, MRCP
Jane McHowat
Ja’Nelle M. Blocker, MD, DipABPN
Jenny R. Silberger MD, FACP
Joanne E. Ey, MS
Julie Monteagudo, MD
Kate Mangona, MD
Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD
Kimberly Manning MD
Kusum Punjabi MD, MBA, FACEP
Luz Letelier, MD, MACP
Marcela Salomao, MD
Melissa White, MD, MPH, FACEP
Millie A. Behera M. D., FACOG, FRCPSC
Natasha Halasa, MD, MPH
Nazineen Kandahari, MD, MS
Nicole G. Bentze, DO, FAAFP, FAMWA
Paulette Cazares, MD, MPH, DFAPA, FAMWA
Rachel Mednick Thompson, MD
Riffat Sabir, MD, MEdHP, FACP
Rika Maeshiro, MD, MPH
Sabrina Rocke, DO, FAAFP
Sarah Hartley, MD, MHPE, FHM, FACP
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
The INSPIRE Awards, given by the AMWA Leadership Council, recognize women physicians who provide inspiration to other physicians or students through expert and compassionate patient-oriented medical care, or through mentorship, or service to the community. We welcome you to nominate a woman physician who has made an impact on you or others personally or professionally, and exemplifies vision, integrity, collaboration, and service.
Nominators must be AMWA members. Nominees do not need to be AMWA members.
The nominees must have completed residency training (fellows are eligible).
Prior winners are not eligible (view past winners below).
Nominees must identify as women to be eligible for this award.
No more than 3 nominees may be submitted by each AMWA member. Any submissions beyond that number will not be accepted.
The winners of the Award will be announced in September, during Women in Medicine month.
Submission deadline
July 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
Awardees are announced in September during Women in Medicine month.
Awards Nomination Process
Select the corresponding award to nominate. All Award nominations require:
Completed nomination form (from the nominator)
nomination form includes the nominator and nominee’s contact information, and a brief statement from the nominator that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
One letter of support (from someone other than the nominator)
that addresses the nominees achievements, impact, especially in alignment with the objectives of the specific award, how the achievements and contributions advance AMWA’s mission, vision, and values.
Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
for the Nominee
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Nominee’s Photo
(for use on the AMWA Website)
Note: Self-Nomination’s are not accepted. In order to be eligible for the award, the awardee must be present at the Awards Presentation Ceremony during the
AMWA Annual Meeting
THE AWARDS NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR 2025 – PLEASE CHECK BACK IN 2026
Exceptional Mentor Nomination Process
Nomination Form Requires:
Nominator and Nominee’s contact information
Nominee’s Credentials, Title, & Institution
Nominee’s Brief Biosketch
Complete the Essay in 1-3 Paragraphs: “My mentor has been special because…”
Note: No more than 5 nominations will be accepted by the same nominator in a single year.
THE AWARDS NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR 2025. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN 2026.
Awards History and Details
2026 Award Recipients
2025 Award Recipients
2024 Award Recipients
2023 Award Recipients
2022 Award Recipients
2021 Award Recipients
2020 Award Recipients
2019 Award Recipients
2018 Award Recipients
2017 Award Recipients
2016 Award Recipients
2014 Award Recipients
Commendation Letter Request
Let AMWA help you acknowledge the work of others. AMWA physician members may
request a letter of commendation
to recognize and celebrate a physician colleague’s achievement to:
– Commemorate a milestone achievement
– Congratulate the recipient on an honor or award
– Highlight other successes
Please note that these letters cannot be used as endorsements for a particular product or service, nor can they serve as recommendation letters.