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Awards

The American Urological Association Awards Program honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA. A list of past award winners in available in the awards archives.

2012 Honorees

Ramon Guiteras Award

Anthony Atala, MD

Anthony Atala, MD

For pioneering research in regenerative medicine and outstanding contributions to the field of urology as a scholar and teacher.

   

Hugh Hampton Young Award

Ian M. Thompson Jr., MD

Ian M. Thompson Jr., MD

For outstanding contributions to the diagnosis, control and prevention of prostate cancer.

   

Gold Cystoscope Award

Ashutosh K. Tewari, MD

Ashutosh K. Tewari, MD

For outstanding contributions to the field of urologic oncology, most notably the treatment of prostate cancer and the development of novel techniques to improve the outcomes of robotic prostatectomy.

   

Lifetime Achievement Award

Thomas J. Rohner Jr., MD

Thomas J. Rohner Jr., MD

For devotion to urologic education and balanced thoughtful leadership of the Mid-Atlantic Section and AUA Board of Directors.

   

Robert C. Flanigan Education

Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD

Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD

For commitment to AUA's educational objectives through service on the AUA/ABU Exam Committee, Nephrolithiasis Guidelines Panel, Urolithiasis Courses, Update Series and Urology Core Curriculum.

   

Victor A. Politano Award

Subbarao V. Yalla, MD

Subbarao V. Yalla, MD

For outstanding research in the basic understanding of bladder physiology, enhancing the diagnosis of voiding disorders and lighting the path for many young investigators.

   

Health Science Award

Astellas Pharma Inc.

Astellas Pharma Inc.

For outstanding support of AUA's educational, scientific and research goals and strengthening patient outreach through the AUA Foundation.

William P. Didusch Art and History Award

Harry W. Herr, MD

Harry W. Herr, MD

For outstanding contributions to the publication and presentation of the history of urology.

   

Distinguished Contribution Award

Paul F. Schellhammer, MD

Paul F. Schellhammer, MD

For outstanding contributions to the science and practice of urology and for clinical studies in the treatment of prostate cancer.

   

Distinguished Contribution Award

Joel Sheinfeld, MD

Joel Sheinfeld, MD

For outstanding contributions in the field of urologic oncology and for guiding numerous trainees through oncologic fellowships.

   

Distinguished Service Award

Deborah J. Lightner, MD

Deborah J. Lightner, MD

For leadership and thoughtful advice in advancing AUA's disciplinary policies as the Chair of the Judicial & Ethics Committee.

   

Distinguished Service Award

John B. Forrest, MD

John B. Forrest, MD

For 20 years of leadership and significant contributions in furthering AUA's clinical guidelines as a member of numerous panels and as the Chair of the Practice Guidelines Committee.

   

Gold Cane Award

Randall G. Rowland, MD, PhD

Randall G. Rowland, MD, PhD

For outstanding contributions in urologic oncology, urinary diversion, and education of urologists through AUA courses and throughout the world.

   

Presidential Citation

Sakti Das, MD

Sakti Das, MD

For dedicated service to international urologic medical missions and humanitarian efforts in promoting literacy in the developing world.

   

Presidential Citation

Mahesh R. Desai, MD

Mahesh R. Desai, MD

For dedication to residency education in India and fostering progressive international relations with the AUA.

   

Presidential Citation

Tom F. Lue, MD

Tom F. Lue, MD

For outstanding achievements in the areas of male sexual dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.

   

Presidential Citation

Yanqun Na, MD

Yanqun Na, MD

For dedication to residency education in China and fostering progressive international relations with the AUA.

   

Presidential Citation

Seiji Naito, MD, PhD

Seiji Naito, MD, PhD

For dedication to residency education in Japan and fostering progressive international relations with the AUA.

   

Presidential Citation

Richard S. Pelman, MD

Richard S. Pelman, MD

For outstanding achievements in Men's Health Awareness.