Awards

Nominations are now open. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, March 17, 2023.

Distinguished Clinical Service Award

Award Criteria

• Recognizes individuals who combine the art of medicine with the skills demanded by the scientific body of knowledge in service to patients.
• Exemplifies leadership and excellence in the practice of nephrology and whose time is spent primarily in the delivery of patient care.
• Has initiated or been involved in volunteer programs or has provided volunteer service post-training.

ASN's Midcareer Awards recognize midcareer clinicians, educators, health professionals, and researchers.

Nominations open Monday, February 13, 2023. To nominate a candidate, complete the online application including submiting one letter of nomination and the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV) by Friday, March 17, 2023..

• ASN can only accept one nomination letter per candidate, and these letters are limited to 10 total signatories included in the letter (not sent separately).
• Current members of the Award Selection Committee or the ASN Council cannot sponsor award nominations.
• ASN will NOT consider nominations submitted in previous years. If you wish to renominate a candidate, please submit a new nomination letter and an updated CV.
• ASN active, corresponding, and affiliate members are eligible for the society's awards.
• ASN is committed to increasing diversity – including age, experience, race, ethnicity, and gender – at all levels of the society, including ASN’s awards.

ASN defines midcareer professionals as the following:

• Between 10 and 20 years from completion of nephrology training or
• Persons at the assistant or associate professor level (or equivalent rank in nonacademic institutions) or
• With at least 10 years' experience after completing nephrology training.
• A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the 10 to 20-year timeframe. Women, men, and those who adopt are eligible for the extension. To be considered for an extension, please email mharrison@asn-online.org.
• Active, Corresponding, and Affiliate members are eligible for these awards.

Midcareer Awards: Nominations Open

Deadlines and Criteria

ASN's Midcareer Awards recognize midcareer clinicians, educators, health professionals, and researchers.

• ASN can only accept one nomination letter per candidate, and these letters are limited to 10 total signatories included in the letter (not sent separately).
• Current members of the Midcareer Award Selection Subcommittee and ASN Council cannot co-sponsor nominations.
• ASN will NOT consider nominations submitted in previous years. If you wish to renominate a candidate, please submit a new nomination letter and an updated CV.
• Current ASN Councilors and members of the Award Selection Committee may not nominate a candidate nor co-sign a letter of nomination.
• ASN active, corresponding, and affiliate members are eligible for consideration for the society’s awards.
• The ASN Strategic Plan establishes the goal to increase diversity - including age, experience, race, ethnicity, and gender - at all levels of the society, including ASN's awards.

ASN defines midcareer professionals as the following:

• Between 10 and 20 years from completion of nephrology training or
• Persons at the assistant or associate professor level (or equivalent rank in nonacademic institutions) or
• With at least 10 years' experience after completing nephrology training.
• A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the 10 to 20-year timeframe. All parents are eligible for the extension. To be considered for an extension, please email mharrison@asn-online.org.
• Active, Corresponding, and Affiliate members are eligible for these awards.

All award recipients will receive the following benefits and have the following expectations:

• Complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting at ASN Kidney Week 2023.
• $1,500 in travel support to attend ASN Kidney Week 2023.
• Receive recognition at ASN Kidney Week 2023.
• Participate in the ASN Kidney STARS Program as a faculty mentor or panelist.

Award Winners

• 2022 Jocelyn S. Garland, MD
• 2021 Maureen Brogan, MD, FASN
• 2021 Michelle A. Hladunewich, MD, MS, FASN
• 2020 Derek M. Fine, MD
• 2020 Vandana Dua Niyyar, MD, FASN
• 2019 Duvuru Geetha, MD, FASN
• 2019 Jay L. Koyner, MD