AAFP awards for allies of family medicine
Here’s how the AAFP recognizes exceptional efforts to move family medicine forward.
At the AAFP, we believe it’s important to recognize the outstanding contributions our members make every day to elevate family medicine. The following awards highlight exceptional efforts—including by people outside the organization—to advance the AAFP’s strategic objectives:
Supporting and sustaining family medicine practices
Reducing the administrative burden that detracts from patient care
Equipping physicians, residents and students with clinical expertise to provide the highest-quality care
Growing a diverse physician workforce
AAFP members and staff, as well as constituent chapters, can nominate people and organizations for these honors.
The AAFP Office of Governance tracks all awards given by the organization and maintains records of previous recipients, award citations and photographs of actual awards for reference.
Allies of family medicine awards
Executive Legacy Award
Recognizes retiring AAFP chapter executives who have served a minimum of 10 years in the executive position. Learn more.
John G. Walsh Award for Lifetime Contributions to Family Medicine
Honors individuals whose long-term dedication and effective leadership has furthered the development of family medicine. Learn more.
Public Health Award
Recognizes important contributions family physicians make to improving community health at the national, state and local levels. Learn more.
