Nascher/Manning Award
The Nascher/Manning Award from the American Geriatrics Society honors a lifetime of outstanding clinical achievement and impact in geriatrics.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition honor; no monetary award; presented bi-annually at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
Summary: Recognizes a lifetime of distinguished achievement and impact in clinical geriatrics.
Key Information: Only one AGS award nomination per person per year; bi-annual (even years) presentation.
Description
The Nascher/Manning Award, presented by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), is a prestigious bi-annual honor recognizing an individual with a distinguished, lifelong record of achievement in clinical geriatrics. Established in memory of Dr. Ignatz Leo Nascher, who coined the term "geriatrics," and supported by the Manning family, the award celebrates exceptional and enduring contributions to the care and wellbeing of older adults. The award is conferred during even-numbered years and is presented at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
