Individual awards

Master Dermatologist Award

This award recognizes an Academy member who, throughout the span of his or her career, has made significant contributions to the specialty of dermatology, as well as to the leadership and/or educational programs of the AAD.

Richard D. Sontheimer, MD, FAAD

Honorary Membership

This award recognizes a member of the Academy who has advanced the profession through leadership and service that affirms an uncommon and sustained dedication to dermatology.

Anthony V. Benedetto, DO, FAAD

Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD

Vladimir Vasku, MD, IFAAD

Thomas J. Lawley, MD, FAAD

Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD

Thomas G. Pearson, Ed. D. Memorial Education Award

This award recognizes a member of the Academy who has advanced the organization’s education mission through significant contribution of time, development of educational programs, coordination of educational activities, and more.

Bruce H. Thiers, MD, FAAD

Advocate of the Year Award

Each year the AADA recognizes outstanding grassroots advocacy efforts.

George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD

Young Investigators Award

Each year the Academy recognizes outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research by young dermatology investigators in the United States and Canada.

John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD

Sherrie Divito, MD, PhD, FAAD

Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD

William D. James, MD Mentor of the Year Award

This award recognizes and celebrates Academy members who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentoring.

Jeremy Bordeaux, MD, FAAD

Excellence in Patient Care Awards

Innovations in Quality Improvement Award

The AAD offers financial support to residents engaged in quality improvement projects that help meet requirements for ACGME accreditation.

Shoshana Marmon, MD, PhD, FAAD

Resident Quality Improvement Award

Asma Amir Ali, MD

Jaclyn Himeles, MD

Harry Liu, MD

Costner McKenzie, MD

Afton Metkowski, MD

Caroline Opene, MD

Ross Pearlman, MD

Divya Seth, MD, MPH

William Zhang, MD

Performance Measure Pioneer Award

David R. Crowe, MD, FAAD

Betty A. Hinderks Davis, MD, FAAD

Thomas J. Knackstedt, MD, FAAD

Peggy B. Liao, MD, FAAD

Jesse J. Veenstra, MD, PhD, MS, FAAD

Oliver J. Wisco, DO, FAAD

Professionalism Award

This award recognizes a medical professional or organization that has exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and medical ethics over their career or a considerable period of time.