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2022 Award Recipients

2022 Laureate Recognition Awardee: Morton F. Goldberg, MD
2022 Laureate Recognition Awardee: Morton F. Goldberg, MD

Aug 18, 2022 by Awards Committee in Laureate Recognition Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology proudly honors Morton F. Goldberg, MD as the recipient of the 2022 Laureate Recognition Award. This honor is awarded to individuals from around the world who have made exceptional contributions for the betterment of eye care, leading to…

2022 Guest of Honor Awardee: Edward G. Buckley, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Guests of Honor

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2022 Guest of Honor Awardee: Edward K. Isbey Jr, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Guests of Honor

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2022 Guest of Honor Awardee: Paul G. Steinkuller, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Guests of Honor

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2022 Distinguished Service Awardee: Cathy G. Cohen

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Distinguished Service Award

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2022 Distinguished Service Awardee: The COVID Dream Team: James Chodosh, MD, MPH; Gary N. Holland, MD; Steven Yeh, MD; Sonal S. Tuli, MD; and Thomas L. Steinemann, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Distinguished Service Award

Write up for 2022 Distinguished Service Award The COVID Dream Team: James Chodosh, MD, MPH; Gary N. Holland, MD; Steven Yeh, MD; Sonal S. Tuli, MD; and Thomas L. Steinemann, MD

2022 Special Recognition Awardee: Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program and Sponsors

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Special Recognition Award

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2022 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Awardee: Nataliya Danylkova, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award

The Academy is privileged to honor Nataliya Danylkova, MD, with the 2022 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award.

2022 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Awardee: Morris E. Hartstein, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award

The Academy is privileged to honor Morris E. Hartstein, MD, with the 2022 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award.

2022 Outstanding Advocate Awardee: Craig Kliger, MD

Aug 12, 2022 by Awards Committee in Outstanding Advocate Award

The Academy is proud to honor Craig Kliger, MD, with the 2022 Outstanding Advocate Award.

2022 Straatsma Awardee: Laura K. Green, MD

May 31, 2022 by Awards Committee in Straatsma Award

Laura K. Green, MD, celebrated for her outstanding accomplishments with the Straatsma Award

2022 EnergEYES Awardee: Keith D. Carter, MD

Oct 20, 2022 by Awards Committee in EnergEYES Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce Keith D. Carter, MDas the 2022 EnergEYES Award recipient. This honor is awarded to an ophthalmologist who demonstrates exemplary leadership skills by energizing others to improve ophthalmology. This individual is o…

2022 Artemis Awardee: Frank Brodie, MD

Jul 22, 2022 by Awards Committee in Artemis Award

Dr. Frank Brodie is the recipient of the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Artemis Award. He was nominated by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for advocating and enhancing care for pediatric patients with craniofacial abnormalities.

2022 Secretariat Award Recipients

Jul 21, 2022 by Awards Committee in Secretariat Award

The Secretariat Award is an annual award recognizing special contributions to the Academy and ophthalmology, as determined by Academy Senior Secretaries and Secretaries in their respective areas. It was created to increase opportunities for ophthalmologists to be recognized…

2022 Commitment to Advocacy Awardee

Jan 26, 2023 by Awards Committee in Commitment to Advocacy Award

This award recognizes an ophthalmology training department and its leadership for outstanding support of the Academy's Advocacy Ambassador Program.

2022 Life Achievement Honor Award Recipients

Jul 21, 2022 by Awards Committee in Life Achievement Honor Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's Life Achievement Honor Award is given to individuals earning 60 points and approved by the Awards Committee and the Board of Trustees.

2022 Senior Achievement Award Recipients

Jul 21, 2022 by Awards Committee in Senior Achievement Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's Senior Achievement Award is given to individuals who earn 30 points for contributions made to the Academy, its scientific and educational programs and to ophthalmology.

2022 Achievement Award Recipients

Jul 21, 2022 by Awards Committee in Achievement Award

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award program recognizes individuals who participate in the scientific programs at the annual meeting and encompasses more than 25 categories of contribution to the Academy.

2022 International Scholar Award Recipients

Sep 07, 2022 by Awards Committee in International Scholar Award

The International Scholar Award recognizes international Academy members for their lifelong commitment to learning.

2022 International Education Award Recipients

Sep 07, 2022 by Awards Committee in International Education Award

The International Education Award recognizes international Academy members who pursue lifelong education in ophthalmology.
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Awards Presented at the Annual Meeting
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes its members for several different types of achievements. These awards honor ophthalmologists in multiple stages of practice and for a range of activities, from humanitarian service and significant contributions to the profession, to mentorship and faithful volunteer service.

Opening Session

Recipients of the following awards attend the annual meeting as special guests of the Academy president and are recognized on stage during the Opening Session.

Laureate Recognition Award

Guests of Honor

Distinguished Service Award

Special Recognition Award

Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award

International Blindness Prevention Award

Outstanding Advocate Award

Straatsma Award

Other Events/Sessions

Recipients of the following awards are recommended by the Academy’s Senior Ophthalmologists and Young Ophthalmologists Committees and approved by the Board of Trustees. Awardees are recognized before their peers during annual meeting sessions developed by the respective committees.

Artemis Award

EnergEYES Award

Recognition Awards for Service and Education
The following awards recognize individuals for their contributions and volunteer activities that support the Academy and the profession. The international awards acknowledge and honor international members for their dedication to lifelong learning.

Commitment to Advocacy Award

Achievement Award Program

Secretariat Award

International Education Award

International Scholar Award

2022 Award Recipients

Awards Presented at the Annual Meeting

Opening Session

Other Events/Sessions

Recognition Awards for Service and Education

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