Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award
The Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award from the American Association for Anatomy recognizes outstanding educators for significant contributions to human anatomy education and teaching innovation.
Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Nomination deadline) | November 9, 2026 (Additional materials deadline)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary registration and up to $2,000 in travel reimbursement to attend the AAA Annual Meeting.
Summary: Recognizes exceptional educators who have made significant contributions to human anatomy education at any academic level.
Key Information: Nominee and nominator must both be current AAA members; faculty status required.
Description
The Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award is the highest honor bestowed by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) for excellence in human anatomy education. The award celebrates outstanding contributions to teaching across the anatomical sciences, broadly defined to include gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy, at the medical, dental, graduate, or undergraduate level. Recipients are recognized for their dedication to advancing anatomical knowledge and pedagogy.
