DESCRIPTION:
- The Award was established in 2009 to recognize a distinguished SAGES leader who exemplifies Dr. Ponsky’s pioneering leadership spirit and his dedication to surgical endoscopy and education.
- This award is designated for an endoscopic surgeon (individual) who is a member of SAGES.
- Past winners include: Bruce MacFadyen, MD (2009); Carol Scott-Conner, MD (2010); Wayne Schweisinger, MD (2011); Frederick Greene, MD (2012); Choichi Sugawa, MD (2013); Gary Vitale, MD (2014); Kenneth Forde, MD (2015); Jeffrey Marks, MD (2016); Brian Dunkin. MD (2018); John Mellinger, MD (2019); Thadeus L. Trus, MD (2020); Vic Velanovich, MD (2021); James Ellsmere, MD, MSc (2022); Michael Ujiki, MD (2023); Eric Pauli, MD (2024)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS:
- Nominations may be submitted by SAGES Leadership only (Officers, Board, and Committee Members).
- The award is available to current SAGES members only.
- The winner will receive complimentary registration for SAGES 2025; complimentary economy airfare to SAGES 2025 via our travel agent, and 2 Complimentary nights in an official event hotel.
APPLICATION:
Please complete this nomination form for your proposed recipient