Nominate a deserving individual today.
ACOEP celebrates those individuals who make an impact on the college and the emergency medicine profession. Why not take the time to honor someone by nominating that person for one of ACOEP’s prestigious awards? ACOEP recognizes select emergency medicine professionals at its Scientific Assembly.
The process is simple. Click here to fill out the online application form. Be ready to upload all of your support files too. Questions can be directed to info@acoep.org.
Nominations deadline: June 15, 2024
ACOEP Awards
Click the + for award criteria and a list of past recipients. Previous recipients will not be considered for the same award.
Criteria: The individual receiving this award has been an ACOEP member for 25+ years and has made a major contribution to the emergency medicine profession through his or her practice; support; activities (either at the specialty college or foundation level); or other special achievements.
Previous Award Recipients
1980 Bruce D. Horton, D.O., FACOEP
2003 Joseph W. Stella, D.O., FACOEP
2004 Robert D. Aranosian, D.O., FACOEP
2005 John W. Becher, Jr., D.O., FACOEP
2006 Theodore Spevack, D.O., FACOEP
2007 Anthony Gerbasi, D.O., FACOEP
2009 Douglas M. Hill, D.O., FACOEP-D
2010 Levente Batizy, D.O., FACOEP
2011 Michael Q. Doyle, D.O., FACOEP
2012 Peter A. Bell, D.O., MBA, FACOEP-D
2013 Dale Carrison, D.O., MS, FACOEP
2014 Joseph J. Heck, D.O., FACOEP
2015 Steven J. Parrillo, D.O., FACOEP-D
2016 Victor J. Scali, DO, FACOEP-D
2017 Joseph J Kuchinski, DO, FACOEP-D
2018 Douglas L. McGee, DO, FACOEP
2019 Joe A. Nelson, DO, FACOEP-D
2020 Anthony DiPasquale, DO,
2021 George J. Miller, III, DO, FACOEP
2022 Christine F. Giesa, DO, FACOEP-D
2023 Juan Acosta, DO, FACOEP
This is awarded to a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physician or emergency medicine community who had made contributions to teaching emergency physicians, residents and students.
Criteria: The person receiving this award may be an emergency medicine physician, or a member of the emergency medicine community, such as an individual at a COM or residency program who has impacted on the lives of students and residents in emergency medicine.
Previous Award Recipients
2003 Michael Q. Doyle, D.O., FACOEP
2004 Joseph J. Kuchinski, D.O., FACOEP
& Theodore Spevack, D.O., FACOEP
2005 Douglas L. McGee, D.O., FACOEP
& Steven J. Parrillo, D.O., FACOEP
2006 Mark A. Mitchell, D.O., FACOEP
2007 Victor J. Scali, D.O., FACOEP
2008 Anthony Jennings, D.O., FACOEP
2009 Alan R. Janssen, D.O., FACOEP
2010 John Prestosh, D.O., FACOEP
2011 John W. Graneto, D.O., FACOEP-D
2012 Mary J. Hughes, D.O., FACOEP-D
2013 David T. Malicke, D.O., FACOEP
2014 Joseph Dougherty, D.O., FACOEP
2015 Anthony DiPasquale, D.O., FACOEP
2016 Judith Knoll, DO, FACOEP
2017 David L. Levy, DO, FACOEP-D
2018 Andrew G. Little, DO, FACOEP
2019 Jamie Adamski, DO, FACOEP
2021 Nikolai Butki, D.O., MPH, FACOEP
2022 Stephen A. Roskam, DO, FACOEP
2023 John Ashurst, DO, FACOEP-D
This is awarded to a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physician or emergency medicine community who had made contributions to the field of EMS that furthered the operation, teaching or development of the specialty through his or her actions, dedication and deeds.
Criteria: The person receiving this award must be involved in EMS and may be a physician, an EMS professional, e.g., fire official, who has contributed to the creation of or work in the field of Emergency Medicine Services. His or her actions and deeds while serving the public may be on a national, regional or local basis.
Previous Award Recipients
2003 Joe A. Nelson, D.O., FACOEP
2004 John W. Becher, Jr., D.O., FACOEP
2005 Joseph Heck, D.O., FACOEP
2006 William Bograkos, D.O., FACOEP
2007 Wayne Jones, D.O., FACOEP
2008 Bernard Heilicser, D.O., FACOEP
2009 Paula DeJesus D.O., FACOEP
2010 Drew A. Koch, D.O., FACOEP-D
2011 Lisa Hrutkay, D.O., FACOEP
2012 Thomas Brabson, DO, FACOEP-D
2013 G. Joseph Beirne, D.O., FACOEP
2014 Murry B. Sturkie, D.O., FACOEP
2015 Stephen J. Vetrano, D.O., FACOEP
2016 Duane D. Siberski, DO, FACOEP
2017 John F. Dery, DO, FACOEP
2018 Kevin J. Loeb, DO, FACOEP-D
2019 Gregory R. Frailey, DO, FACOEP
2021 Matthew J. Letizia, DO, FACOEP
2022 Stephanie Davis, DO, FACOEP-D
2023 Rose Anna Roantree, DO,
Willoughby Award Application 2023
Previous Award Recipients
2016 Beth A. Longenecker, DO, FACOEP
2017 Sandra Schwemmer, DO, FACOEP-D
2018 Eileen Singer, DO, FACOEP-D
2019 Dara Kass, MD
2020 K Kay Moody, DO
2021 Karen Greenberg, DO, FACOEP
2022 Alexis LaPietra, DO
2023 Alin Grogossian, DO
Awarded to a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians or emergency medicine community who has been an outstanding educator and teacher of emergency medicine to emergency physicians, residents, and/or students.
Criteria: The person receiving this award may be an emergency medicine physician, or a member of the emergency medicine community, whose efforts as an educator have positively impacted on the lives and/or the quality care of physicians, residents, and/or students in emergency medicine.
NEW AWARD
2023 Christopher Colbert, DO
This is presented to a nominee(s) who has developed an innovative process through which the practice of emergency medicine is improved by its implementation.
Criteria: The individual(s) receiving this award is an ACOEP member whose innovation has improved the efficiency, patient safety and/or quality of care in the emergency department and is easily transferrable to other emergency department settings. The innovation is sustainable over the long term and demonstrates collaboration between the emergency department and hospital team.
Previous Award Recipients
2015 Karen Greenberg, D.O., FACOEP
Michael D’Ambrosio, D.O.
(Neurological ED)
2016 Alexis LaPietra, DO
(Alternatives to Opioids ALTO)
This is awarded to physicians and lay people alike who have contributed to the success of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physician or emergency medicine community through his or her actions, dedication and deeds.
Honorary Member Application 2023
Previous Award Recipients
1997 John Sevastos, D.O.
1999 Eugene A. Oliveri, D.O.
2000 Janice A. Wachtler
2004 Ann M. Wittner
2006 Phillip L. Shettle, D.O. & Shawn Martin
2007 Leigh Hykema
2008 Marcelino Oliva, D.O.
2010 Philip Ajluni, D.O.
2011 Peter J. Kaplan
2012 William Lynch
Honorary Fellowship is awarded to physicians and non-physicians who have contributed to the success of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physician or field of emergency medicine through his or her actions, dedication, and deeds.
Honorary Fellowship Application 2023
Previous Award Recipients
2016 Judith Tintinalli, MD & Peter Rosen, MD