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

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


Hugh Hampton Young Award

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


Gold Cystoscope Award

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Ranjith Ramasamy, MD
For creative impactful work in andrology, mentorship, clinical scholarship and research


Mid-Career Award

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


Lifetime Achievement Award

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


Victor A. Politano Award

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Kathleen C. Kobashi, MD
For advancing patient care through the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders


William P. Didusch Art & History Award

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


Diversity & Inclusion Award

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


Distinguished Contribution Award

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


Distinguished Contribution Award

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


Distinguished Service Award

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


Distinguished Service Award

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


Distinguished Service Award

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Anthony Y. Smith, MD
For dedicated service on AUA committees and always being a champion of resident education


Distinguished Service Award

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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

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


Presidential Citation

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


Presidential Citation

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


Presidential Citation

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


Presidential Citation

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


Presidential Citation

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


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD

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

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