2023 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 2023 honorees!
Ramon Guiteras Award

Peter R. Carroll, MD, MPH
For decades of innovative research and practice improving the lives of men with prostate cancer
Hugh Hampton Young Award

Curtis Nickel, MD
For unwavering devotion to research and enhancing patient care in addressing pelvic pain and inflammation
Gold Cystoscope Award

Ranjith Ramasamy, MD
For creative impactful work in andrology, mentorship, clinical scholarship and research
Mid-Career Award

Anne M. Suskind, MD, MS
For demonstration of clinical expertise, research and mentorship
Lifetime Achievement Award

J. Brantley Thrasher, MD
For dedication to advancing AUA's mission through visionary service and educational leadership
Victor A. Politano Award

Kathleen C. Kobashi, MD
For advancing patient care through the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders
William P. Didusch Art & History Award

Ronald Rabinowitz, MD
For revitalizing interest in urologic history through exceptional leadership and mentorship as AUA Historian
Diversity & Inclusion Award

Simone Thavaseelan, MD
For dedication and commitment to promoting meaningful cultural change for the benefit of urology
Distinguished Contribution Award

Judd W. Moul, MD
For prolific contributions and leadership in prostate cancer research and dedicated military service
Distinguished Contribution Award

Samir Taneja, MD
For creative, notable contributions in the diagnosis, imaging and treatment of prostate cancer
Distinguished Service Award

David B. Joseph, MD
For outstanding dedication to the ACMGE, ABU and pediatric urology
Distinguished Service Award

Cheryl T. Lee, MD
For outstanding commitment to bladder cancer patients, and fostering a culture of inclusivity
Distinguished Service Award

Anthony Y. Smith, MD
For dedicated service on AUA committees and always being a champion of resident education
Distinguished Service Award
Joseph A. Smith Jr., MD
For outstanding service as The Journal of Urology® Editor and elevating the publication's overall impact
Gold-Headed Cane Award

Muhammad S. Choudhury, MD
For a career dedicated to the education and training of urologists in the United States and Bangladesh
Presidential Citation

Gennady Bratslavsky, MD
For being an exceptional uro-oncologist and a tireless advocate for Ukrainians
Presidential Citation

James W. Catto, PhD
For designing and conducting clinical trials to help patients with urothelial cancer
Presidential Citation

Jean V. Joseph, MD, MBA
For refining and teaching robotic surgery for prostate and renal diseases
Presidential Citation

Seth P. Lerner, MD
For dedication to clinical trials and studying the genetic foundations of bladder cancer
Presidential Citation

Kathleen Z. Shanley, PhD
For advancing AUA’s mission in public policy & advocacy
Presidential Citation

Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD
For elucidating the molecular underpinnings of urothelial cancer
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