Member Awards

The APPD recognizes outstanding members with the awards listed below. Awards are presented at the APPD Annual Spring Meeting, and we welcome member nominations and input for these important recognitions of excellence.

Nominations are currently closed. Select the award below to learn more and nominate.

Carol Berkowitz Award for Advocacy and Leadership in Pediatric Medical Education

The Carol Berkowitz Award for Advocacy and Leadership in Pediatric Medical Education honors a Program Coordinator…

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Robert S. Holm, MD Leadership Award

The Robert S. Holm, MD Leadership Award honors an APPD member (past or present) for extraordinary…

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Walter W. Tunnessen, Jr. MD Award for the Advancement of Pediatric Resident Education

The Walter W. Tunnessen, Jr. MD Award for the Advancement of Pediatric Resident Education honors an…

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Research Awards

The APPD recognizes outstanding research and scholarship through the awards listed below. To be considered, abstracts must be submitted and accepted for presentation at the APPD Annual Spring Meeting. Awards are presented during the APPD Annual Spring Meeting.

Research Award

The Association of Pediatric Program Directors Research Award is awarded annually for outstanding educational research presented by an APPD member during the national APPD…

Quality Improvement Award

The Association of Pediatric Program Directors Quality Improvement Award is awarded annually for an outstanding quality improvement project presented during the national APPD Spring…

Trainee Research Award

The Association of Pediatric Program Directors Trainee Research Award is awarded annually for outstanding educational research presented by a trainee (medical student, resident, chief…