2010 AAGL Award Winners
AAGL would like to congratulate all of its award winners for the 2010 calendar year. Our winners were presented with their awards during a ceremony at the 39th Annual Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas in November 2010.
We'd like to thank all of our members for their continuing contributions to the AAGL and look forward to our next awards ceremony at the upcoming 40th Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 6-10, 2011 in Hollywood, FL. |
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Descriptions of AAGL Awards
Below is a brief summary of the history and purpose of each of the awards with which AAGL honors its members each year:
Golden Laparoscope Award
Supported by an educational grant from Olympus – Professor Level Support The author of the best video on laparoscopy receives a gold-plated, fully-operational laparoscope.
Golden Hysteroscope Award
Supported by an educational grant from Olympus – Professor Level Support The author of the best paper on hysteroscopy receives a gold-plated, fully-operational hysteroscope.
Daniel F. Kott Award
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL This award honors Colonel Daniel F. Kott, an early pioneer in the field of medical audio/visual technology. Colonel Kott practiced at Tripler Army Medical Center where the AAGL held some of its earliest meetings and he was the first to videotape and document our early surgeries.
Robotic Technology Award
Supported by an educational grant from Intuitive Surgical This award was established to recognize those members who are exploring the use of robotics in gynecologic surgery. Although only a few years old, this award has captured some of our most innovative research and honors the spirit for which the competition was established.
Kurt Semm Award
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL This award honors Professor Kurt Semm, an innovative surgeon, who very early on adapted quickly to the use of endoscopy to manage most gynecological problems. Professor Semm designed medical instrumentation to make endoscopic surgeries more effective and efficient and his legacy is evident by our continued use of his medical instruments and the use of his medical techniques in our everyday practice of medicine.
Carlo Romanini Award
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL This award was established to honor Professor Romanini, a leader in the field of endoscopy in Italy and a physician dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.
Best Paper in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology
Started just this year, this award recognizes the best paper on the challenging work of treating gynecologic oncology.
Best Scientific Poster
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL
Violet Bowen-Hugh, M.D. Award
Supported by an educational grant from the National Women’s Health Resource Center (through an educational grant from Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology) Presented jointly by the National Women’s Health Resource Center, founded by Dr. Violet Bowen- Hugh, this award recognizes a member who has demonstrated long-term commitment or outstanding endeavors to increase women’s awareness of healthcare options especially in under-served areas.
Jerome J. Hoffman Award
Supported by an educational grant from Covidien and the Foundation of the AAGL Jerome J. Hoffman Endowment This award was established to honor the memory of Dr. Jerome J. Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman was an early AAGL Board member, philanthropist and educator, who believed strongly in supporting residents and fellows. Dr. Hoffman was enthusiastically supportive of the Foundation of the AAGL and was its first Executive Director.
IRCAD Award
Supported by an educational grant from Karl Storz Endoscopy-America The IRCAD award is presented to recognize the best research in education acknowledging innovative ideas in teaching. The winner is honored by receiving a fully paid week-long visit to the IRCAD institute in France.
Robert B. Hunt Endowed Award
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL Robert B. Hunt Endowment Dr. Hunt had a strong leadership role in the AAGL. He was the President of the AAGL and the Foundation and from its inception he was the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the AAGL, now The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynceology. He was instrumental in creating a well-respected academic journal which continues to inform and educate physicians worldwide.
Jay M. Cooper Award
Supported by an educational grant from the Foundation of the AAGL Jay M. Cooper Endowment Dr. Cooper, the 26th President of the AAGL was a natural born leader with enormous perceptual and communication skills. Always comfortable with innovation, he was an inventive and strategic thinker whose vision was bold and far reaching. He was one of the most respected advocates and global teachers in hysteroscopic surgery and actively participated in new product development including technical evolution, clinical validation, regulatory approval and delivery to market.
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