AACE Awards

Recognizing Exceptional Accomplishments

The AACE annual awards recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments and exceptional contributions of individuals from the endocrinology community in the areas of clinical excellence, education and research, public health, medical ethics, technological innovations, medical advancements, community involvement, individual accomplishments and more. They are coveted, respected and sought-after throughout the endocrine medical world. 

Nominations for the 2025 AACE Awards are Now Open
Deadline to Submit Extended to: January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST

AACE is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. As you consider nominating a colleague for one or more of these prestigious awards, we encourage you to consider individuals from all professional levels and demographics.

To start the nomination process, please review the list of awards and criteria below as well as the list of past award recipients to avoid duplicate recipients. When you are ready to begin your nomination, click the NOMINATE NOW button below and log in with your AACE account credentials. Please note you will be required to submit an accompanying letter of recommendation with your nomination. If AACE community membership is listed in the awards criteria you would like to submit a nomination for, please ensure that your nominee meets this requirement. You will be promoted to verify their eligibility during the submissions process, please send an email to [email protected].

The nomination submission period closes Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Please note any "active" submissions in the system will not be accepted. You must save and complete your submission to be considered. Submissions will NOT be accessible after the deadline.

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Past Award Recipients

 

AACE Awards and Criteria

Past Presidents’ Circle Fund Award - New

The Past Presidents’ Circle Fund is presented to a 3rd or 4th year domestic medical student with an interest in specializing in endocrinology. This award was made possible by the generosity of AACE’s current and past presidents. Learn more about this award here.

Award Criteria:

  • Applicants must submit a personal statement and a copy of their CV. Abstract submissions for the upcoming AACE annual meeting are encouraged. AACE community membership is not required. Please note that applicants for this award must submit the above mentioned documents directly to [email protected] to be considered.

AACE Rising Star in Endocrinology Award

The AACE Rising Star in Endocrinology Award is presented to a physician who is within 10 years of completing their endocrine fellowship and has demonstrated actionable outcomes in outstanding leadership, teamwork and/or innovation in supporting our mission to elevate clinical endocrinology for global health through contributions in patient care, scientific endeavor and/or education.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.

Alan J. Garber, MD, PhD, MACE, Lectureship for The Prevention and Management of The Complications of Diabetes

The Alan J. Garber, MD, Phd, MACE Lectureship Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to their individual profession or area of expertise. This award recommendation is set forth by the Annual Meeting Program Committee and is not included in the open call for nominations.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is not required.

Distinguished Associate Award

The Distinguished Associate Award is presented in recognition of a non-physician (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, RD, LISW) who is an exemplary collaborator within their endocrine team, advancing endocrine care in a shared and inter-disciplinary model and supports the mission of AACE.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.

Eugene T. Davidson, MD, Public Service Award

The Eugene T. Davidson, MD, Public Service Award is to be presented to a health professional, organization or individual layperson for outstanding contributions to advancing the mission of AACE in providing quality health care for patients with endocrine diseases and for the betterment of public health.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is not required.

Excellence in Humanities Award

The Excellence in Humanities Award is presented to an individual(s) who has/have demonstrated exemplary achievements and dedication to the endocrine health community through their creativity in art, literature, or social sciences, and/or work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is not required.

Endocrine Care Innovation Award

The Endocrine Care Innovation Award is presented in recognition of an outstanding body of work in the previous five years by an individual or team focused on but not limited to clinical outcomes or healthcare delivery platforms, healthcare disparities, or diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEI&B) or incorporation of digital technology.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE Community Membership is required by the lead recipient (not the entire team).

H. Jack Baskin, MD, Endocrine Teaching Award

The H. Jack Baskin, MD, Endocrine Teaching Award to be presented to an AACE member in good standing who has made exceptional and impactful contributions in endocrine-related teaching.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.

Hossein Gharib, MD, MACP, MACE Educational Lectureship

The Hossein Gharib, MD, MACP, MACE Lectureship Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to their individual profession or area of expertise. This award recommendation is set forth by the Thyroid Disease State Network and is not included in the open call for nominations.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE membership is not required.

Jeffrey R. Garber, MD, Fund Award

Honoring Jeffrey R. Garber, MD, FACP, MACE, whose career focus is practice innovation, patient education, and clinical endocrinology fellowship training. The fund provides awards to trainees whose research emphasizes clinical endocrinology practice innovation (e.g. cost-effectiveness, guideline implementation, multi-disciplinary approaches, clinical decision support). This award recommendation is set forth by the AACE Abstract Committee and is not included in the open call for nominations.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE membership is not required.

Kahn-Tan-Faiman Frontiers in Science and Endocrinology Award made possible by the generosity of Dr. & Mrs. S. Sethu K. Reddy

The Kahn-Tan-Faiman Frontiers in Science and Endocrinology Award to be presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary contributions in basic or translational science to have an enduring impact on Clinical Endocrinology. This award recommendation is set forth by the Annual Meeting Program Committee and is not included in the open call for nominations. Learn more about this award here.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE membership is not required.

Master of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Award

The Master of American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (MACE) to be presented to an AACE member(s) who has received FACE distinction and is recognized as a distinguished endocrinologist; role model for developing endocrinologists; and contributor to AACE and to the art and science of endocrinology.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership and the FACE distinction are required.

Outstanding International Clinician Award

The Outstanding International Clinician Award recognizes an AACE community member who is a clinical endocrinologist practicing outside of the U.S. in recognition of dedicated and compassionate care provided to patients with endocrine diseases, exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field of clinical endocrinology, and active advocacy of our mission in both professional and public environments.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.

Outstanding National Clinician Award

The Outstanding National Clinician Award, is presented to a clinical endocrinologist practicing in the U.S., in recognition of dedicated and compassionate care provided to patients with endocrine diseases, exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field of clinical endocrinology, and active advocacy of AACE’s mission in both professional and public environments.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.

Outstanding Service Award for the Promotion of Endocrine Health to the Underserved

The Outstanding Service Award for the Promotion of Endocrine Health to the Underserved recognizes healthcare professionals who have made outstanding contributions of vision, leadership, innovation, commitment and action to endocrine healthcare through either service to underserved communities or clinical or academic work aimed at addressing healthcare disparities.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is not required.

Yank D. Coble, Jr., MD, Distinguished Service Award

The Yank D. Coble, Jr., MD, Distinguished Service Award to be presented to an AACE member and clinical endocrinologist who is recognized by their peers as a leader in medicine and whose personal and professional conduct reflect the values and vision of AACE.

Award Criteria:

  • AACE community membership is required.