Nominations: Honor colleagues with recognition

Do you know a colleague whose professional accomplishments deserve acclaim? Nominate him or her for a member recognition prize. Each year, AGA presents these awards to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of gastroenterology.

Nominations are due Nov. 6 for:

• The Distinguished Achievement Award in Basic Science, which recognizes a senior investigator who has made major accomplishments in basic research that have significantly advanced the science and/or practice of gastroenterology.

• The William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology, recognizing a senior investigator who has made a major contribution (a single accomplishment or series of accomplishments) that has significantly advanced the care of patients with digestive diseases through clinical or translational research.

• The Distinguished Clinician Award, which recognizes two individuals who have exemplified leadership and excellence in the practice of gastroenterology, in either private practice or clinical academic practice.

• The Distinguished Educator Award, which recognizes two individuals for achievements as an outstanding educator over a lifelong career.

• The Distinguished Mentor Award, recognizing two individuals for achievements as an outstanding mentor over a lifelong career.

• The AGA Research Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has dedicated an extraordinary effort to advocacy for the advancement of GI science and research.

• The AGA-GRG Young Investigator Award, which recognizes two young investigators, one in basic science and one in clinical science, who have innovative insight into a major scientific problem in gastroenterology.

Complete nomination instructions, selection criteria, and more information about each award are available. For more information, visit https://www.gastro.org/about/awards.