Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Criteria

To be considered, nominees should demonstrate the following:

Career-long commitment — A sustained body of work spanning multiple years or decades in the field

Meaningful impact — Contributions that have measurably advanced the field, whether through research, clinical practice, education, leadership, or advocacy

Lasting influence — Work whose effects continue to shape the field beyond the nominee’s direct involvement

Professional distinction — Recognition by peers as a leader and exemplary figure within the specialty

Integrity and character — A career marked by ethical conduct, mentorship, and service to the broader community

Recipients