Clinician of the Year Award
Clinician of the Year Award honors geriatrics clinicians for clinical contributions that translate scientific advances into care, improving healthcare, well-being, and quality of life for older adults.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: First week of December 2026 (anticipated nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 to the recipient
Summary: Recognizes exemplary geriatrics clinicians whose contributions to older adults’ healthcare integrate scientific advances into practice and improve well-being.
Key Information: Nominees must be AGS members spending at least 90% of their time delivering geriatrics care.
Description
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) presents the Clinician of the Year Award to recognize practitioners’ significant contributions to quality healthcare for older people. The award highlights the importance of geriatrics clinicians within the healthcare system and honors their role in translating scientific advances into clinical practice to improve older adults’ well-being and quality of life.
This is a recognition award for clinical contributions, rather than funding for a specific research project. It focuses on exemplary clinicians whose primary work is caring for older adults in offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, or community settings. AGS values professional competence, accessibility to patients, thoughtful communication with patients and families, awareness of ethical and social issues, and contributions to community healthcare.
