The Endocrine Society Laureate Awards

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With only 11 awards granted, The Laureate Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in the field of endocrinology and have for over 60 years. These distinguished recipients are the innovators, educators and practitioners who are transforming endocrinology. Their accomplishments are unmatched in a broad spectrum of activities, including science, leadership, teaching and service. The dedication, commitment and achievements of these winners have earned them a place beside some of the greatest endocrinologists in history.

Fred Conrad Koch Award
This award is the highest honor bestowed by The Endocrine Society in recognition of exceptional contributions to endocrinology. The recipient receives the Fred Conrad Koch Medal of The Endocrine Society and an honorarium of $25,000. Supported by the Fred Conrad Koch Memorial Fund.

2009 Award Recipient – J. Larry Jameson

Ernst Oppenheimer Award
This is the premier award presented to a young investigator in recognition of meritorious accomplishments in the field of basic or clinical endocrinology. The recipient must not reach the age of 45 by July 1, of the year in which the award is presented. The award includes an honorarium of $3,000. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – Constantine A. Stratakis

Robert H. Williams Distinguished Leadership Award
This award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership in fundamental or clinical endocrinology as exemplified by the recipient's contributions and those of his/her trainees and associates to teaching, research and administration. The award includes an honorarium of $5,000. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – E. Chester Ridgway

Edwin B. Astwood Award Lecture
This award is presented for outstanding research in endocrinology. The recipient presents a plenary lecture at the Society’s Annual Meeting and receives an honorarium of $2,000. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – Theo J. Visser

Clinical Investigator Award Lecture
This award is given to an internationally recognized clinical investigator for major contributions to clinical research related to the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and therapy of endocrine diseases. The recipient presents a plenary lecture at the Society’s Annual Meeting and receives an honorarium of $3,500. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – Daniel J. Drucker

Gerald D. Aurbach Award Lecture
This award is presented for outstanding contributions to research in endocrinology. The recipient presents a plenary lecture at the Society’s Annual Meeting and receives an honorarium of $1,000. Supported by the Gerald D. Aurbach Memorial Fund.

2009 Award Recipient – David Goltzman

Sidney H. Ingbar Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented in recognition of distinguished service in the field of endocrinology and includes an honorarium of $2,000. Supported by the Sidney H. Ingbar Memorial Fund.

2009 Award Recipient – Margaret E. Wierman

Roy O. Greep Award Lecture
This award is presented for outstanding contributions to research in endocrinology. The recipients present a plenary lecture at the Society’s Annual Meeting and receives an honorarium of $1,000. Supported by the Roy O. Greep Memorial Fund.

2009 Award Recipient – Fred J. Karsch

Distinguished Educator Award
This award is presented in recognition of exceptional achievement as an educator in the discipline of endocrinology and metabolism and includes an honorarium of $3,000. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – Arthur Gutierrez-Hartmann

Distinguished Physician Award
This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the practice of clinical endocrinology and includes an honorarium of $3,000. Supported by The Endocrine Society.

2009 Award Recipient – Lynnette Kay Nieman

Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Award
Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Award is given to an exceptionally promising young clinical or basic investigator who has not reached the age of 40 by July 1 of the year in which the award is presented. The award is based on the contributions and achievements of the nominee's own independent scholarship performed after completion of formal training and on the recipient's entire body of work, rather than a single work. This award includes a $1,000 honorarium. Supported by the Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Fund.

2009 Award Recipient – Karen E. Knudsen