Honoring Excellence in Burn Care
Celebrating Dedication, Innovation, and Impact
The ABA Professional Leadership & Distinguished Service Awards recognize leaders across the burn care continuum whose dedication and work have elevated patient care, education, prevention, and scientific discovery. These honorees represent the highest ideals of the field.
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Professional Leadership & Distinguished Service Awards
ABA Lifetime Achievement Award
The ABA Lifetime Achievement Award is the American Burn Association’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose lasting contributions have advanced burn care. Recipients show exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication, shaping modern burn care through research, clinical practice, education, and mentorship.
2025 – John A. Griswold, MD, CCRP
2024 – David Greenhalgh, MD, FABA
2023 – Reg Richard, MS, PT, BT-C
2022 – Nicole S. Gibran, MD, FACS
2021 – David N. Herndon, MD, FACS
2020 – Palmer Q. Bessey, MD, FACS, MS
2019 – Jeffrey R. Saffle, MD, FACS
2018 – In Memory of David M. Heimbach, MD, FACS
2016 – In Memory of Sidney F. Miller, MD, FACS
2015 – Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS
2014 – Alan R. Dimick, MD, FACS
2010 – Basil A. Pruitt Jr., MD, FACS, FCCM
1998 – Charles R. Baxter, MD, FACS
ABA President’s Leadership Award
The ABA President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals whose vision, dedication, and leadership have significantly advanced the ABA and the burn care community. Recipients exemplify service, integrity, and collaboration, inspiring progress across disciplines and improving outcomes for burn-injured patients.
2025 – Linwood R. Haith, Jr., MD, FABA
2024 – Kimberly A. Hoarle, MBA, CAE
2023 – Gretchen J. Carrougher, MN, RN
2022 – Richard J. Kagan, MD, FACS
2021 – Michael D. Peck, MD, ScD, FACS
2019 – Nicole S. Gibran, MD, FACS
2018 – Larry V. Kaczmarek
2017 – Marion Jordan, MD, FACS
2014 – David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS
2013 – Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS
2010 – Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
2009 – David G. Greenhalgh, MD, FACS
2008 – David M. Heimbach, MD, FACS
2007 – Alan R. Dimick, MD, FACS
2006 – Robert W. Gillespie, MD, FACS
2005 – Edwin A. Deitch, MD, FACS
ABA Special Achievement Award
The ABA Special Achievement Award honors individuals whose contributions have advanced knowledge, innovation, or practice in burn care. Recipients make a lasting impact through creativity, scholarship, advocacy, or service, strengthening burn prevention, treatment, and recovery.
2025 – Nicole Gibran, MD, FABA
2024 – In Memory of James Bosch
2023 – Barbara Kammerer Quayle, MA
2022 – Amy Acton, RN, BSN
2021 – Alan Dimick, MD, FACS
2020 – Gretchen Carrougher, MN, RN
2019 – Michael D. Peck, MD, ScD, FACS
2015 – David N. Herndon, MD, FACS
2014 – Mehmet Haberal, MD, FACS (Hon), FIC (Hon), FASA (Hon)
2011 – Zora Janzekovic, MD
2010 – Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD, FACS
2008 – J. Wesley Alexander, MD, ScD, FACS
2007 – Carlos Blanco, MD
2006 – Glenn D. Warden, MD, FACS
2000 – Robert W. Gillespie, MD, FACS
2000 – Patricia W. Gillespie, RN, BSN, MS
1998 – Alan Breslau
1989 – John W. Stackhouse
1988 – James Carlton Tanner Jr., MD
Harvey Stuart Allen Distinguished Service Award
The Harvey Stuart Allen Distinguished Service Award honors an outstanding North American scientist whose research has profoundly shaped burn care. Named for Dr. Harvey Stuart Allen, a pioneer in burn wound management, it recognizes scientific excellence, innovation, and lifelong dedication to improving patient outcomes.
2025 – Steven E. Wolf, MD, FABA
2024 – Colleen Ryan, MD
2023 – Jeffrey C. Schneider, MD
2022 – G. Patrick Kealey, MD, FACS
2021 – Aubrey Woodroof, PhD
2020 – J.A. Jeevendra Martyn, MD, FRCA, FCCM
2019 – Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD, FACS
2018 – Peter C. Esselman, MD, MPT
2017 – Tina L. Palmieri, MD, FACS, FCCM
2016 – David G. Greenhalgh, MD, FACS
2015 – Steven T. Boyce, PhD
2014 – Nicole S. Gibran, MD, FACS
2013 – In Memory of Daniel L. Traber, PhD
2012 – In Memory of Gary F. Purdue, MD, FACS
2011 – Richard B. Fratianne, MF, FACS
2010 – Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS
2009 – Bernadette Nedelec, PhD
2008 – Marion H. Jordan, MD, FACS
2007 – John L. Hunt, MD, FACS
2006 – Charles E. Hartford, MD, FACS
2005 – Jeffrey R. Saffle, MD, FACS
2004 – Edward E. Tredget, MD, MSc, FRCSC
2003 – Paul Silverstein, MD, FACS
2002 – In Memory of John F. Hansbrough, MD
2001 – Newton C. McCullough III, MD
2000 – Richard Edlich, MD, PhD
1999 – Loren H. Engrav, MD, FACS
1998 – David N. Herndon, MD, FACS
1997 – Glenn D. Warden, MD, MBA
1996 – Bruce E. Zawacki, MD
1995 – David M. Heimbach, MD, FACS
1994 – J. Wesley Alexander, MD
1993 – John F. Burke, MD, FACS
1992 – Martin C. Robson, MD, FACS
1991 – Alan R. Dimick, MD, FACS
1990 – William F. Monafo Jr., MD, FACS
1989 – Hiram Polk Jr., MD
1988 – G. Tom Shires, MD
1987 – Arthur D. Mason Jr., MD
1986 – John M. Davis, MD, FACS
1985 – David Robinson, MD
1984 – Basil A. Pruitt Jr., MD, FACS
1983 – Bruce MacMillan, MD
1982 – Emilie Black, MD
1981 – Charles R. Baxter, MD, FACS
1980 – Anne W. Phillips, MD
1979 – Boyd W. Haynes Jr., MD, FACS
1978 – William Altemeier, MD
1977 – Charles Fox, MD
1976 – Stanley Levenson, MD
1975 – John A. Moncrief, MD
1974 – Curtis P. Artz, MD
1973 – Sanford Rosenthal, MD
1972 – Sumner Koch, MD
1971 – Truman Blocker
1971 – Virginia Blocker, MD
1970 – Francis Moore, MD
1969 – Oliver Cope, MD
Curtis P. Artz Distinguished Service Award
The Curtis P. Artz Distinguished Service Award honors an allied health professional ABA member whose contributions have advanced multidisciplinary burn care. Named for Dr. Curtis P. Artz, a founding ABA leader, it recognizes clinical, educational, or research efforts that reflect teamwork and excellence in the burn community.
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2025 – Bernadette Nedelec, BSc OT( c ), PhD, erg., BT-C
2024 – Annemarie O’Connor, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CBRN
2023 – Michael A. Serghiou, OTR, MBA, BT-C
2022 – Kathe Conlon, BSN, RN, CEM, MSHS
2021 – Shelley Wiechman, PhD, ABPP
2020 – Heather Shankowsky, RN, CCRP
2019 – Kathleen A. Hollowed, RN, MSN
2018 – Ernest J. Grant, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN
2017 – Joan M. Weber, RN, MSN, CIC
2016 – Ingrid S. Parry, MS, PT
2015 – Janet Cusick Jost, RN, MS
2014 – Patricia E. Blakeney, PhD
2013 – Amy R. Acton, RN, BSN
2012 – Patricia W. Gillespie, RN, BSN, MS
2011 – Lynne C. Yurko, BSN, RN, NE-BC
2010 – David R. Patterson, PhD
2009 – R. Scott Ward, PhD, RPT
2008 – Michele M. Gottschlich, PhD
2007 – Leslie E. Robson, RN, MS
2006 – Mary D. Gordon, RN, MS
2005 – Verna J. Cain, RN
2004 – Rosemarie Thompson, RN, MS, CNS
2003 – In Memory of Marilyn E. Jenkins, RN, MBA
2002 – Ian Alan Holder
2001 – Reg L. Richard, MS, PT
2000 – Barbara Kammerer-Quayle, MA
1999 – Cora K. Ogle, PhD
1998 – Judith A. Carr, OTR/L
1997 – Gretchen J. Carrougher, RN, MN
1996 – John P. Heggers, PhD
1995 – Bonny H. Wallace, MHSA
1994 – Cheryl Leman-Jordan, OTR/L
1993 – J. Jeffrey Heinrich, PA, EdD
1992 – Elizabeth W. Bayley, RN, PhD
1991 – Elizabeth I. Helvig, RN, MS
1990 – Marion E. Doctor, LCSW
1989 – Carole L. Johnson, PhD, Pt
1988 – Elizabeth McLoughlin, ScD
1987 – Ellen L. Heck, MA, CEBT
1986 – Elizabeth A. Rivers, OTR, RN
1985 – Cornelia Kenner, RN, MS
1984 – Peter A. Brigham, MSW
1983 – Patricia Mieszala, RN
1982 – Barbara Galstaun, OT
1981 – Elizabeth Sheehy, RN
1980 – Florence Jacoby, RN
1979 – Elinor Pearson, RN
1978 – Claudella Jones, RN
1977 – Janet Marvin, RN, MSN
ABA Nursing Leadership Award
The ABA Nursing Leadership Award honors burn nurses who demonstrate clinical expertise, compassionate care, and leadership. Recipients advance nursing practice, improve patient outcomes, and inspire the next generation of burn care professionals.
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2026 – Inaugural Awardee TBD
Barbara Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award
The Barbara Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award honors burn therapists whose clinical excellence, mentorship, and dedication reflect Barbara Knothe’s legacy. Recipients advance rehabilitation practice, combining skill and evidence-based care to improve recovery and quality of life for burn survivors.
2025 – Miranda Yelvington, PhD, OTR/L, BT-C
2024 – Rebekah R. Allely, OTR/L
2023 – Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, BT-C
2022 – Hope Hunter, PT
2021 – Cynthia J. Lundy, PT
2020 – In Memory of Elizabeth Rivers, MA, OTR, RN
2019 – Beth A. Costa, OT
2018 – Ingrid S. Parry, MS, PT
2017 – Kristen L. Ause-Ellias, PT, MPT
2016 – Sandra Fletchall, OTR/L, CHT, MPA, FAOTA
2015 – Helen D. Christians, MOT/L
2014 – Cheryl A. Hanley, OTR/L
2013 – Lisa Forbes, MSc, OT Reg (MB)
2012 – Sydney Jane Thornton, OTR/L
2011 – Kimberly D. Walker, OTR
2010 – Judith A. Carr, OTR
2009 – Linda C. French, PT
2008 – Dana Nakamura, OTR/L, CLT, CLMC
2007 – Mary Jo Baryza, MS, PT, PCS
2006 – Beth Franzen, OTR
2005 – Merilyn L. Moore, PT
2004 – Michael A. Serghiou, OTR, MBA
2003 – R. Scott Ward, PhD, PT
2002 – Reg Richard, MS, PT
John A. Moncrief Award
The John A. Moncrief Award honors individuals or fire service organizations making outstanding contributions to burn prevention or care. Named for ABA founder Dr. John A. Moncrief, it recognizes those fostering collaboration between fire service and medical communities to protect and heal burn patients.
2025 – Lionel Crowther
2024 – Tom Flamm, LT/EMT
2023 – Patrick Joseph Morrison
2022 – Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society
2021 – Bakersfield Firefighter’s Burn Foundation
2020 – San Jose Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
2019 – In Memory of Marion H. Jordan, MD, FACS
2018 – Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation, Matt Ricks, FF
2017 – John Hurley, FF
2016 – Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
2015 – DC Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
2014 – Stratford Professional Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
2013 – Fire Fighters Burn Institute, Sacramento, CA
2012 – Chicago Fire Fighters Union Burn Foundation, Inc.
2011 – British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund
2010 – Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society, Edmonton Chapter
2009 – Jerry Dunn, FF
2008 – Peter F. Hanson, FF
2007 – Thomas J. McLhinney, FF
2006 – Clark County Fire Department
2005 – Martin Johnson, FF
2003 – Ronald J. Siarnicki, FF
2002 – New York City Fire Department
2001 – Gerald D. Lister, Capt., Fire Service
2000 – National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation
1999 – William McManus, MD
1997 – Rudolph Giuliani, New York City Mayor
1996 – Clifford F. Haskell
1995 – Thomas Herz
1994 – New York Fire Fighters Burn Center Foundation
Organizational Excellence Awards
Burn Prevention Award
The ABA Burn Prevention Award honors organizations achieving measurable success in reducing burn injuries. It recognizes innovative partnerships and public education efforts that advance safety, awareness, and prevention nationwide.
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2024 – University of Michigan – Michigan Medicine
2023 – Upstate Hospital – Clark Burn Center
2022 – The University of Chicago Medical Center
2020 – Rebecca Coffey, PhD, MSN, CNP
2019 – Marty Ahrens, MSW
2018 – Curtis L. Ryun, BSN, RN
2017 – Kelsey Viega
2016 – Phillip J. Tammaro, FF
2015 – Angela D. Mickalide, PhD, MCHES
2014 – Carlee R. Lehna, PhD, APRN-BC
2013 – Karla S. Ahrns-Klas, RN, BSN, CCRP
2012 – Judith S. Okulitch, MS
2011 – Lisa Marie Jones
2010 – Desiree L. Jimenez, EMT-B
2009 – Annette Matherly, RN
2008 – James A. Floros
2007 – Michael D. Peck, MD, ScD, FACS
2006 – B. Daniel Dillard
2005 – Mark A. Harper Sr., FF
2004 – Peter A. Brigham, MSW
2003 – Sue Jane Smith, RN, MS
2002 – Amy R. Acton, RN
2001 – David J. Barillo, MD, FACS
2000 – Anne W. Phillips, MD
1999 – Deborah Webster, RN
1998 – Ernest Grant, RN, MSN
1997 – Debra S. Motz, RN, MS
1996 – Janet Cusick, RN, MS
1995 – James Ryan
1994 – Rosemarie Thompson, RN, MS
1993 – Joanne McLaughlin, RN
1992 – Paul Silverstein, MD, FACS
1991 – Ralph Carbone
1990 – Elizabeth McLoughlin, ScD
1989 – Patricia Mieszala, RN
1988 – Andrew McGuire
Research Paper & History Manuscript Awards
Authors of accepted annual meeting abstracts can opt for an ABA Research Paper Award. History Manuscript Awards are open to all. Full manuscripts must be submitted to the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR) for award consideration. Learn more about deadlines and how to apply.
ABA/Shriners Best Pediatric Burn Paper Award
The ABA/Shriners Best Pediatric Burn Paper Award recognizes outstanding research in pediatric burn care. Supported by Shriners Hospitals for Children, it honors scientific excellence that advances treatment, research, and quality of life for children with burn injuries.
2025 – Julia Penatzer, PhD
2024 – Erin E. Ross, BS
2023 – Katherine Bergus, MD
2022 – Kelli N. Patterson
2021 – Jennifer Zuccaro, PhD
2020 – Adam Padalko, BSc
2019 – Shawn Tejiram, MD, FACS
2018 – Aaron P. Lesher, MD, MSCR, FAAP, FACS
2017 – Aaron J. Kaat, PhD
2016 – Lisa L. Tropez-Arceneaux, Psy.D., MSCP
2015 – Craig Porter, PhD
2014 – Tobias Everett, MD
Albert T. McManus Burn Microbiology Paper Award
The Albert T. McManus Burn Microbiology Paper Award honors the top burn microbiology research paper by a basic scientist. Named for Albert T. McManus, a pioneer in burn infection research, it recognizes laboratory work that advances scientific understanding and improves clinical outcomes, with preference for studies using microbiology databases or international collaboration.
2024 – Elizabeth J. Kovacs, PhD
2023 – Timothy Scott Horseman, MS
2020 – William Nethery, PharmD
2017 – Kelly M. Lima, BS
2015 – Bonnie C. Carney, BS
2012 – Rachel Truman-Ortiz, MS
Burke/Yannas Bioenginnering Best Paper Award
The Burke/Yannas Bioengineering Best Paper Award honors innovative research in bioengineering that advances burn care. Named for Drs. John F. Burke and Ioannis V. Yannas, creators of the first artificial skin, it recognizes groundbreaking work in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
2020 – Dorothy Supp, PhD
2019 – Paul Holzer, PhD
2018 – Nehemiah T. Liu, MS
2015 – Jeffrey E. Thatcher, PhD
2014 – Reginald L. Richard, PT, MS
2012 – Thu A. Nguyen, MS
Burn Care Quality Platform (BCQP) Best Paper Award
The Burn Care Quality Platform (BCQP) Best Paper Award honors outstanding research using ABA’s BCQP data. Open to physicians and non-physicians, it supports emerging authors generating impactful, practice-changing insights. Established in 2007 as the National Burn Registry Award, it was renamed in 2020 to reflect advancements in ABA data systems.
2025 – Jennifer Shah, BA, BS
2024 – Colton D. Wayne, MD
2023 – Edward J. Kelly, IV
2022 – Samuel P. Mandell, MD, MPH, FACS
2020 – Christopher Ha Pham, MD
2019 – Frederick Endorf, MD
2018 – Frederick Endorf, MD
2017 – Lauren B. Nosanov, MD
2017 – Christina E. Stiles, BS
2015 – Erica L. Hodgman, MD
2015 – Evangelia M. Assimacopoulos, BS
2014 – Jason Heard, BS
2013 – Andres Villaveces, MD, MPH, PhD
2013 – Sandra Taylor, PhD
2011 – Christopher J. Pannucci, MD, MS
2010 – Christopher J. Pannucci, MD, MS
2009 – Jeffrey W. Shupp, MD
2008 – Tam N. Pham, MD
Carl A. Moyer Resident Paper Award
The Carl A. Moyer Resident Paper Award honors the best research paper by a resident or medical student. Named for Dr. Carl A. Moyer, a pioneer in burn infection control and fluid resuscitation, it celebrates emerging physician-scientists who embody his spirit of inquiry, mentorship, and innovation in burn care.
2025 – Lexy Kindt, DO
2024 – Justin Lee, MD, MSc
2023 – Connor Kenney, MD
2022 – Edward J. Kelly IV, MD
2021 – Tomer Lagziel, BS
2020 – Christopher Ha Pham, MD
2019 – Alexandra Lacey, MD
2018 – Sarah A. Eidelson, MD
2017 – Jason H. Chen, MD
2016 – Jenna N. Luker, MD, MPH
2015 – Stephania Spano, MScBMC
2014 – Kathleen Romanowski, MD
2013 – Amy Somerset, BS
2012 – Alexander Melinyshyn, BSc
2011 – Christopher S. Davis, MD
2010 – Dianna Edwards, MD
2009 – Jeffrey Carter, MD
2008 – Zaid Chaudhry, BS
2007 – Itoro E. Elijah, BS
2006 – Amin D. Jaskille, MD
2005 – Ally Murji, BSc, PT
2004 – Julia A. Haber
2003 – Timothy D. Light, MD
2002 – Curtis Wray, MD
2001 – Daniel E. Kim, BA
2001 – Timothy M. Phillip, MS
2000 – Jeannie Choi, BSc
1999 – Shingo Yasuhara, MD
1998 – Jeffrey Roth, MD
1997 – Max Polo, MD
1996 – Svenja Zimmer, MD
1994 – Suzanne Schwartz, MD
Clinical Research Paper Award
The Clinical Research Paper Award honors the top clinical research paper by an allied health professional. It recognizes excellence in applied clinical investigation and the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving patient outcomes.
2025 – Ingrid Parry, MS, PT, BT-C, PhD
2024 – Allison N. Boyd, PharmD, BCCCP
2023 – Allison N. Boyd, PharmD, BCCCP
2022 – Arjun Bhalla, Ph.D.
2021 – Katelyn M Garner, Pharm.D.
2020 – Bernadette Nedelec, PhD, BSc, OT(C), BT-C
2019 – Ingrid S. Parry, MS, PT, BT-C
2018 – Kristin N. Grimsrud, DVM, PhD
2017 – Sarah Rehou, MSc
2016 – BrookeAnne Blay, BS
2015 – Anna Olzewski, RN, BSN, CCRN
2014 – Shelley A. Wiechman, PhD, ABPP
2013 – Teresa Moroseos, BS
2012 – Elizabeth A. Mann, RN, PhD
2011 – Sam K. Yohannan, PT, MS
2009 – Nida Corry, PhD
2008 – Alice N. Neely, PhD
2007 – Jodi McKibben, PhD
2004 – James A. Fauerbach, PhD
2003 – John W. Lawrence, PhD
2002 – Michele M. Gottschlich, PhD, RD
2001 – Shelley Wiechman-Askay, PhD
2000 – David R. Patterson, PhD
1999 – Steven Boyce, PhD
1998 – John Lawrence, PhD
1997 – Jason N. Doctor, PhD
1996 – Kelly Spann, RN, BSN
1994 – Michele M. Gottschlich, PhD, RD
Peter Brigham Burn Epidemiology Prevention Best Paper Award
The Peter Brigham Burn Epidemiology & Prevention Best Paper Award honors research that advances burn and fire prevention, including population studies, causation analyses, and epidemiological trends. Open to physicians, non-physicians, and students, it encourages innovation and collaboration in prevention science.
2025 – Joshua Lewis, BS
2024 – Clifford C. Sheckter, MD, MS
2023 – Michael Callocchia Edgar, DC, Bkin
2022 – Eduardo Ioschpe Gus, MD
2021 – Kajal Mehta, MD, MPH
2020 – Randy D. Kearns, DHA, MSA, CEM, NRP ret.
2019 – Barclay Stewart, MD, MscPH and Yasaman Kazerooni, MD
2018 – Sarvesh Logsetty, MD, FACS
2017 – Levi Kellogg, BA
2016 – Hala A. Bedri, MBBS
Robert B. Lindberg Basic Scientist Paper Award
The Robert B. Lindberg Basic Scientist Paper Award honors the best scientific paper by an allied health professional researcher. Named for Dr. Robert B. Lindberg, a pioneer in burn wound infection research, it celebrates innovative laboratory work that has shaped modern antimicrobial therapy and infection prevention in burn care.
2024 – Cameron D’Orio, BS
2023 – Eriks Ziedins, BS
2022 – Lesle M. Jimenez, MS
2020 – Liam Kirkpatrick, BS
2019 – Aziz Ghahary, PhD
2018 – Belinda I. Gomez, PhD
2017 – David M. Burmeister, PhD
2016 – Nicolae Ghetu, MD, PhD
2015 – Carlee Lehna, PhD, APRN-BC
2014 – Alexander Golberg, PhD
2013 – Nicholas J. Prindeze, BS
2012 – Shanmugasundaram Natesan, PhD
2011 – Nema Arnous, MS
2009 – Amy L. Dugan, PhD
2008 – Kuzhali Muthumalaippan, PhD
2007 – Kuzhali Muthumalaippan, PhD
2006 – Ravi Shankar, PhD
2005 – Michelle Alexander, PhD
2004 – John P. Heggers, PhD
2002 – David R. Patterson, PhD
2001 – Edward C. Robb, MBA
1999 – Alice Neely, PhD
1998 – Jeroen van Baare, MsC
1997 – Linda Edelman, RN, PhD
1996 – Howard Doong, MS
1994 – Cora Ogle, PhD
ABA History Manuscript Award
The History Manuscript Award, presented by the ABA Archives Committee, honors outstanding scholarly work on key events, individuals, and milestones in burn care or ABA history. Eligible manuscripts must be original works submitted to the Journal of Burn Care & Research. The award recognizes research that highlights the historical foundations and lasting progress of the field.
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2025 – Anna Vaeth, BS
2019 – Victor C. Joe, MD, FACS
2018 – Shawn Tejiram MD, FACS
2017 – Sam Miotke, MD, MS
2016 – Michael Feldman, MD
2015 – Karen J. Kowalske, MD
2014 – Camille L.Stewart, MD
2014 – Taryn Elise Travis, MD
Other Awards, Contests, Fellowships, & Scholarships
Everett Idris Evans Memorial Lecture Award
The Everett Idris Evans Memorial Lecture Award honors an international scientist or influential speaker whose work has advanced burn care. Named for Dr. Everett Idris Evans, a pioneer in burn shock treatment and early burn center development, the award highlights the global and multidisciplinary nature of burn care progress.
2023 – Zephanie Tyack, B Occ Thy (Hons.), PhD
2022 – Thomas Potokar, MBChB, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Plast), DA
2021 – Fiona M Wood FRACS AM
2019 – Folke B. Sjoberg, MD, PhD
2007 – Suk-Joon Oh, MD, PhD
2006 – Doris Balogh, MD, PhD
2004 – Stephen M. Mills, MBChB, FRACS
2003 – Ernst C. Kuijper, MD
2002 – Nelson Sarto Piccolo, MD
2001 – Jean-Michel Rives, MD
2000 – Jacques Latarjet, MD
1999 – Tjostolv Lund, MD
1998 – Arieh Edad, MD
1997 – Vincent Dunn
1996 – Manohar Keswani, MD
1995 – Naoki Aikawa, MD, DMSc
1994 – Li Ngao, MD
1993 – Professor G.A.O.
1992 – Jose A. Banuelos, MD
1991 – Harry Berrington Stoner, MD
1990 – Peter Zellner, MD, DDS
1989 – Stuart Pegg, MD
1988 – Shi Ji-Xiang, MD,
1987 – Takehiro Ohura, MD
1986 – John W.L. Davies, PhD, DSc
1985 – Mehmat Haberal, MD
1984 – Serpa Asko-Seljavaara, MD
1983 – Rudy Hermans, MD
1982 – Luigi Donati, MD
1981 – Seiichi Ohmori, MD
1980 – Fortunato Benaim, MD
1979 – A. Murray Clarke, DCH
1978 – Simon Sevitt, MD
1977 – Edward Lowbury, MD, DMSc
1976 – Gosta Arturson, MD
1975 – Bent Sorensen, MD, DMSc
1974 – Zora Janzekovic, MD
1973 – Giovanni Dogo, MD,
1972 – Alister B. Wallace, DBE, MD, MSC
1971 – Martin Allgower, MD
1970 – Tord Skoog, MD
1969 – Douglas Jackson, MD
Burn Prevention Poster Contest
The ABA Burn Prevention Poster Contest invites children and young burn survivors to create art that promotes safety, awareness, and hope. Open to all children, including burn camp attendees and survivors, the contest encourages personal expression and community engagement. Winning posters are recognized for creativity, clarity, and positive impact, spreading lifesaving messages in inspiring ways.
ABA Traveling Fellowship
The ABA Traveling Fellowship supports early-career burn surgeons through site visits to burn centers. Open to board-certified or board-eligible surgeons who have completed a burn fellowship, the program fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and clinical growth. Fellows pursue projects aligned with their interests and the hosting center’s expertise, enhancing surgical skills and patient care.
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2023
Manuel Portalatin, MPH, DO
Ian Powelson
Clifford Sheckter, MD
Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD
Christina Lee, MD
Lester Laddaran
Shevonne Satahoo, MD, FABA
Lauren Nosanov, MD
2020
Francesco M. Egro, MD, MSc, MRCS
Syed F. Saquib, MD
2019
Caesar A. Ricci III, MD
Justin D. Klein, MD, MS
2014 Jeffrey W. Shupp, MD
2007 Victor C. Joe, MD
2006 Melinda D. Banister, MD
2005 Bruce A. Cairns, MD
1998 James C. Jeng, MD, FACS
1986 Richard Kagan, MD, FACS
1984 Jeffrey Saffle, MD, FACS
Cheryl Jordan Scholarship
The Cheryl Jordan Memorial Scholarship supports allied health professional burn team members in pursuing clinical learning experiences at ABA-verified burn centers. Named for Cheryl Jordan, a respected occupational therapist and ABA Trustee, the scholarship honors her dedication to education, collaboration, and advancing burn rehabilitation. Established through the generosity of ABA Past President Dr. Marion Jordan, it continues Cheryl’s legacy of mentorship and shared learning.
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2025 – Aryn Cruz, RD
2023
Connie Yeung, PT
Kaleigh Landry, PT
Catherine Gallagher, OT
2019
Brad Johanson, RN, BSN, MBA
Andria Martinez, MOT-RL
Alexis Castro, MS, CCLS, CTP
2018
Brittany Ayers, PA-C
Raechell Kearney, OTR/L
Elizabeth Shannon Walters, BSN, RN
2017
Crystal Bennet, RN
Ashley Brandt, PT
Leah Hanson, RN
Lisa Vitale, RN
2016
Amanda Gonzales, RN, BSN
Alexa Hinton, RN
Nichole Mayer, MOT/OTR/L
Elaine Simko, APRN, FNP-BC
2015
Melissa Pressman, PhD
Tiffany Williams, MS, OTR/L
2014 – Annette Matherly, RN, CCRN
2012 – Tracy Hosford, RN
2011 – Esther Rathjen, RN