ASGE Honorary Awards: Recognition for Outstanding Contributions
Call for Nominations
Help us celebrate our profession by nominating yourself or another member for an ASGE Award. Please submit this form along with accompanying materials to James Janssen at jjanssen@asge.org
Please consider the following ASGE diversity statement when making your nomination:
ASGE values and recognizes the importance of embracing diversity and its impact on strengthening our members’ ability to provide excellent care to all patient populations, regardless of their background. The Society is committed to enhancing diversity by educating and training culturally competent gastroenterologists, as well as providing leadership opportunities to all members regardless of gender, age, religion, racial/ethnic group, sexual orientation, and disability status.
Nominations will be accepted until October 28, 2022. If you have questions, please contact James Janssen at 630.570.5620 or jjanssen@asge.org.
Awards and Criteria
Rudolf Schindler Award
ASGE’s highest honor is granted to a member whose accomplishments
in endoscopic research, teaching, and/or service to ASGE exemplify
the standards and traditions of Rudolf Schindler, MD, founder of the
American Gastroscopic Club, the forerunner of ASGE.
Distinguished Educator Award
This award recognizes the contributions of physician educators and their involvement with trainee education, development, or participation in endoscopy seminars or courses, published scholarly reviews, or published educational materials.
Distinguished Service Award
This honor is presented to an individual who has made long-term contributions to GI endoscopy and is a strong supporter of the mission of the Society.
Master Endoscopist Award
This award recognizes clinicians who spend the majority of their time
in patient care and are recognized regionally or nationally
for their expertise and contributions to the practice of GI endoscopy.
Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring Award
This award recognizes outstanding career achievement by endoscopic research mentors who have devoted substantial time and effort to develop and nurture the next generation of endoscopic investigators.
International Service Award
This distinguished honor is presented to an international member who
has served in a significant way to advance the mission of the Society
in the international community.
Industry Service Award
This award recognizes an individual whose work within industry exemplifies the values of ASGE and has made a positive impact on ASGE membership, patient care, and the practice of endoscopy through education, training, research, technological advancements,or other activities.
View a list of past honorary recipients
Download the Honorary Awards flyer and nomination form
Instructions
- Download and complete the Honorary Awards flyer and nomination form
- Return to ASGE by October 28, 2022
To nominate yourself or another member for an ASGE Award, please include with the nomination form:
- Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae or resume
- Primary nominating letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments in endoscopy and a summary of relevant activities, ensuring the nominee met awards criteria
- One additional supporting letter from colleagues who can address the longitudinal contributions of the nominee (Rudolf Schindler Award nominations require two additional supporting letters)
All nominations must be received by October 28, 2022.
Please submit nomination to James Janssen at:
E-mail: jjanssen@asge.org
Mail: ASGE Awards Committee, Attn: James Janssen
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
3300 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Fax: 630-963-8607, Attn: James Janssen
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact James Janssen at 630.570.5620 or jjanssen@asge.org.