The A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education
The A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education honors career-long excellence and innovation in neurologic education, awarded by the American Academy of Neurology.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: October 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash award and a framed certificate; one recipient per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes educators for significant and sustained career-long contributions to neurologic education at local, regional, and national levels.
Key Information: Nominee must have 20+ years post-training experience and AAN membership; self-nominations permitted.
Description
This highly prestigious award honors educators—physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists—who have demonstrated outstanding, sustained contributions to neurologic education throughout their careers. The award celebrates excellence in teaching, mentorship, educational leadership, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on impact at the national and regional levels. The recipient will be recognized at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting and is expected to deliver a presentation.
