John G. Walsh Award for Lifetime Contributions to Family Medicine
Outstanding leaders who devote their careers to advancing family medicine deserve an outstanding honor.
AAFP members, chapters, commissions and the Board of Directors can hold up these champions of our specialty by nominating them for the John G. Walsh Award for Lifetime Contributions to Family Medicine.
The award recognizes long-term dedication rather than a single significant contribution, as well as leadership that advances family medicine.
The John G. Walsh Award and honorary membership are the two highest honors that the AAFP presents. The Board of Directors confers this special award, which may not be given every year.
Award details
Who can nominate: Members, chapters, commissions and the AAFP Board of Directors
Who’s eligible: Family medicine champions whose dedication and leadership has furthered the development of family medicine, even if they’re not members or physicians
What’s needed: A letter that briefly summarizes the nominee’s accomplishments and explains why they deserve the award, the nominee’s CV.
Materials should be sent to Tammy Underwood, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS 66211 or awards@aafp.org.
Nomination deadline: March 1 each year, so the Board of Directors can make a decision by May.
When it’s presented: At the Congress of Delegates meeting during FMX. The winner will receive the most economical coach airfare to COD and hotel accommodations for up to two nights.
If you have questions: Contact Tammy Underwood at awards@aafp.org or (913) 906-6337.