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2026 Award Winners

Each year, the American Urological Association honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA. Access the list of previous honorees.

Congratulations to the 2026 honorees!


Ramon Guiteras Award

Headshot of Mani Menon, MD

Mani Menon, MD
For pioneering contributions in robotics resulting in a paradigm shift for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer


Hugh Hampton Young Award

Headshot of Hunter B. Wessells, MD

Hunter B. Wessells, MD
For outstanding leadership and scientific contributions to the field of urologic trauma and reconstruction


Gold Cystoscope Award

Headshot of Kara L. Watts, MD

Kara L. Watts, MD
For pioneering research in prostate cancer diagnostics, focal therapy and systematic quality improvement methodologies


Mid-Career Award

Headshot of Jay D. Raman, MD

Jay D. Raman, MD
For significant contributions to organized urology through sustained national service, scholarly activities and leadership in education


Lifetime Achievement Award

Headshot of Leonard G. Gomella, MD

Leonard G. Gomella, MD
For numerous outstanding contributions to urologic education and scientific advancements, particularly within urologic oncology


Victor A. Politano Award

Headshot of J. Quentin Clemens, MD

J. Quentin Clemens, MD
For outstanding leadership and groundbreaking research in the fields of urinary incontinence and interstitial cystitis


William P. Didusch Art & History Award

Headshot of Kevin Pranikoff, MD

Kevin Pranikoff, MD
For outstanding leadership and contributions to the history of battlefield urology


Health Advancement & Impact Award

Headshot of Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA

Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA
For seminal contributions in addressing health disparities through research, education and mentorship


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of S. Machele Donat, MD

S. Machele Donat, MD
For critical contributions in improving the quality of care for patients with urologic cancers


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of Martin A. Koyle, MD

Martin A. Koyle, MD
For significant contributions to the fields of pediatric urology and renal transplantation


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of Lori B. Lerner, MD

Lori B. Lerner, MD
For advancing novel surgical technologies and education related to benign prostatic hyperplasia


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Badar M. Mian, MD

Badar M. Mian, MD
For countless hours of volunteerism to advance urology for the benefit of practitioners and patients


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Peter N. Schlegel, MD

Peter N. Schlegel, MD
For outstanding dedication to the next generation of urologists through excellence in resident and student education


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Arthur E. Tarantino, MD

Arthur E. Tarantino, MD
For extraordinary commitment to the AUA in the areas of advocacy, education and organizational leadership


Gold-Headed Cane Award

Headshot of H. Barton Grossman, MD

H. Barton Grossman, MD
For pioneering work on neoadjuvant chemotherapy and an unwavering commitment to patients with bladder cancer


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Paul F. Austin, MD, MBA

Paul F. Austin, MD, MBA
For outstanding leadership in pediatric urology and impactful scientific research aimed at addressing childhood voiding dysfunction


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Gina M. Badalato, MD

Gina M. Badalato, MD
For national leadership in medical education including the development of the exceptional EMPIRE educational series


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Kenneth I. Glassberg, MD

Kenneth I. Glassberg, MD
For leadership in the New York Section and instrumental contributions to the management of urologic care for children


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Howard B. Goldman, MD

Howard B. Goldman, MD
For 25 years of service on the Annual Review Course and leadership in the management of urinary incontinence


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Willie Underwood III, MD, MSC, MPH

Willie Underwood III, MD, MSC, MPH
For leadership in health care disparities and public policy culminating in his election as AMA President


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Mark R. Zaontz, MD

Mark R. Zaontz, MD
For surgical excellence, innovation and international leadership in the management of hypospadias

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