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ACEP Leadership and Excellence Awards

The American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Program has been developed for one reason: to recognize leadership and excellence. The program provides an opportunity to recognize all members for significant professional contributions as well as service to the College. All members of ACEP are eligible to participate in one or more of the College's award programs. The ACEP Awards Program is yours. It succeeds only when you take an active role. The method of entry has been made as easy as possible.

Congratulations to our 2024 awards recipients!

Click on each award description to learn more about the criteria. Members are eligible to participate in more than one category, but separate nomination forms must be completed.

 

John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award

The John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award is presented to a current or past national ACEP leader – member of the Board of Directors or officer of the Council – for outstanding contributions to ACEP.

James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution To Emergency Medicine Award

The James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award is presented to a regular member for significant contributions to emergency medicine through a variety of avenues, including com...

John A. Rupke Legacy Award

The John A. Rupke Legacy Award is presented to a current College member for outstanding lifetime contributions to the College. In recognition of longevity and unwavering dedication to the College.

Pamela P. Bensen Trailblazer Award

The Pamela P. Bensen Trailblazer Award is presented to a current College member for seminal contributions over time to the growth of the College and to the specialty of emergency medicine.

Honorary Membership Award

The Honorary Membership Award is presented to an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the College or to the specialty of emergency medicine.

Judith E. Tintinalli Award for Outstanding Contribution in Education

The Judith E. Tintinalli Award for Outstanding Contribution in Education is presented to an ACEP member who has made a significant contribution to the educational aspects of the specialty.

EMS Award

The Award for Outstanding Contribution in EMS is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in EMS of national significance or application.

Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research

The Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research is presented to an ACEP member who has made a significant contribution to research in emergency medicine.

Colin C. Rorrie Jr. Award for Excellence in Health Policy

The Colin C. Rorrie, Jr, PhD Award for Excellence in Health Policy is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to achieving the health policy objectives of the College

Policy Pioneer Award

The Policy Pioneer Award recognizes early and mid-career ACEP members who have made outstanding contributions to the College’s health policy and advocacy initiatives.

Council Meritorious Service Award

The Council Meritorious Service Award is presented to a member of the College who has served as a councillor or alternate councillor and has made consistent contributions to the Council growth and mat...

Diane K. Bollman Chapter Advocate Award

The Diane K. Bollman Chapter Advocate Award is presented to a current or recent ACEP chapter executive or chapter staff member who has made a significant contribution to advancing emergency care and t...

Community Emergency Medicine Excellence Award

The Community Emergency Medicine Excellence Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution in advancing emergency care and/or health care within the community in which they prac...

Disaster Medical Sciences Award

The Disaster Medical Sciences Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions of national/international significance or impact to the field of disaster medicine.

Emergency Medicine Wellness Center Of Excellence Award

The Emergency Medicine Wellness Center Excellence Award is presented to an emergency medicine group, department, or clinical site that incorporates wellness and resilience on an institutional level.

Innovative Change in Practice Management Award

The Innovative Change in Practice Management Award recognizes an emergency physician who has developed an innovative process, solution, technology, or product to solve a significant problem in the pra...

Public Health Trailblazer Award

The Public Health Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution in advancing public health care and injury prevention measures locally, statewide, or nationally.

Innovation & Excellence In Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine Award

The Innovation & Excellence in Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine Award is presented for making a significant contribution in advancing the emergency department care of patients with behavioral he...

Spokesperson of the Year Award

ACEP recognizes significant contributions by ACEP members to communicate key messages and to serve as spokespersons for the organization and the specialty of emergency medicine. Recipients are honored...

Leon L. Haley, Jr. Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Leon L. Haley, Jr. Award for Excellence in Diversity, Inclusion, & Health Equity recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution in diversity, inclusion, and health equity.

Lou Graff Award for Excellence in Observation Medicine

The Lou Graff Award for Excellence in Observation Medicine Award recognizes emergency physicians who have made a significant contribution to the field of observation medicine within emergency medicine...

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