Awards

Recognizes a clinician who has done the most to advance the field of obesity medicine and OMA. 

2022 Recipient: Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA

Past Recipients: 2021 - Wickham Simonds, MD, FOMA | 2019 - Jeremy McConnell, MD, FOMA | 2018 - Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA | 2017 - Angela Fitch, MD, FACP | 2016 - Harold Bays, MD, FTOS, FACE, FNLA | 2015 - Ethan Lazarus, MD | 2014 - Jennifer C. Seger, MD | 2013 - Richard Lindquist, MD, FAASP | 2012 - Wendy Scinta, MD, MS | 2011 - Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA | 2010 - Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, MFOMA | 2009 - Ed J. Hendricks, MD, MFOMA | 2008 - David Bryman, DO, MFOMA | 2007 - W. Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA | 2006 - G. Michael Steelman, MD, MFOMA | 2005 - Mary C. Vernon, MD, FAAFP, CMD, MFOMA | 2004 - Vernon B. Astler, MD, MS | 2003 - Gary Zisk, DO | 2000 - Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, MFOMA | 1999 - Muhammad Jamil, MD, FACIP, FICS, CNS | 1998 - Denise E. Bruner, MD, MFOMA | 1996 - Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA | 1994 - Leonard M. Lapenson, MD, MFOMA | 1993 - G. Michael Steelman, MD, MFOMA | 1992 - W. L. Asher, MD, MFOMA | 1990 - Robert E. T. Stark, MD, MFOMA | 1986 - Robert E. McLain, DO | 1985 - Fred M. Furr, MD, MFOMA | 1983 - Robert M. Johnson, MD, MFOMA | 1981 - Edward LaCroix, DO | 1977 - T. C. McDaniel, DO | 1976 - Leonard Haimes, MD, MFOMA | 1975 - Stanley L. Weiss, DO | 1974 - Peter G. Lindner, MD, MFOMA | 1973 - W. L. Asher, MD, MFOMA | 1971 - J. Dal Baker, DO | 1970 - Raymond E. Dietz, DO, MFOMA

Recognizes outstanding contributions by one or more individuals who worked on a committee-driven project and furthered an initiative on behalf of OMA.

2022 Recipient: Dominique Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP

Past Recipients: 2021 - Sara Karjoo, MD | 2020 - Lisa Ferreira, MD, FOMA | 2019 -Sam Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA | 2018 - Marisa Censani, MD, FOMA | 2017 - Karli Burridge, PA-C, FOMA | 2016 - Suzanne Cuda, MD, FAAP, FOMA | 2015 - Jennifer Seger, MD, FOMA | 2014 - Harold E. Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACE, FNLA | 2013 - Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FOMA | 2012 - Stephen Sudderth, MD, and Lisa Sudderth

Presented in honor of Dr. Lindner, a gifted teacher, who worked with the scientific community to further the mission of OMA and achieve recognition of its members.

2022 Recipient: Steven Soo Huat Teoh, MD

Past Recipients: 2021 - Allan Hardy, MD | 2020 - Bharti Sheyte, MD, FOMA, DABOM | 2019 - Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA | 2017 - Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA | 2016 - Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA | 2015 - Frank Greenway, MD, FOMA | 2014 - Scott R. Rigden, MD, FAAFP, MFOMA | 1991 - W. L. Asher, MD, MFOMA

In honor of Dr. Dietz, a pioneer, this award recognizes an individual who has made continuing contributions to OMA.

2022 Recipient: Nancy Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, CBN, FAANP, FAAN

Past Recipients: 2021 - Lori Wenz, NP-C, BC-ADM | 2020 - Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, FOMA | 2019 - Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA | 2018 - Sam Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA | 2017 - Wickham Simonds, MD, FOMA | 2016 - Amy Articolo, DO, FACOOG | 2015 - Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | 2014 - Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA | 2013 - Ed J. Hendricks, MD, MFOMA | 2012 - Harold C. Seim, MD, MPH, MFOMA | 2011 - Jeffrey Lawrence, MD, MSPH, ScD | 2010 - Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA | 2009 - Scott R. Rigden, MD, FAAFP, MFOMA | 2007 - J. Tom Cooper, MD, MPH, MFOMA | 2006 - W. L. Asher, MD, MFOMA | 2004 - G. Michael Steelman, MD, MFOMA | 2003 - Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MFOMA | 2002 - D. Frank Johnson, MD, FACP | 2001 - Harold C. Seim, MD, MPH, MFOMA | 2000 - Vernon B. Astler, MD, MS, FACS | 1996 - Lisa Salvati, MD, MPH, FACPM | 1996 - Patt E. Panzer, MD, FAAFP | 1995 - Gary Zisk, DO, MFOMA | 1994 - Denise Bruner, MD, MFOMA | 1993 - Robert Stark, MD, MFOMA | 1992 - James Merker, CAE | 1990 - W. L. Asher, MD, MFOMA | 1989 - Howard Flaks, MD | 1988 - Robert E. T. Stark, MD, MFOMA | 1987 - Peter G. Lindner, MD, MFOMA | 1986 - Jerry C. Sutkamp, MD, MFOMA

Recognizes the efforts of a member to advance OMA’s place and purpose to the media, government, and/or medical community, as did Dr. Astler in helping guide OMA to secure a seat in the American Medical Association House of Delegates.

2022 Recipient: Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA

Past Recipients: 2021 - Sarah Hallberg, DO, MS, ABOM | 2020 - Joynita Nicholson, DO, FOMA | 2019 - Amy Ingersoll, PA-C, MMS, FOMA | 2018 - Karli Burridge, PA-C, FOMA | 2017 - Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA | 2016 - Wendy Scinta, MD, MS, FOMA | 2015 - Brent Gear, DO, FACEP, FACOEP, FOMA | 2014 - Brian Sabowitz, MD, MS, FACP | 2013 - Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA | 2012 - Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | 2011 - Ed J. Hendricks, MD, MFOMA | 2010 - David Bryman, DO, MFOMA | 2009 - James Bland, MD, JD | 2007 - Denise Bruner, MD, MFOMA | 2005 - John P. Kelly, MD

Bestowed upon a member exhibiting excellence in advancing the cause of health care through education and teaching.

2022 Recipient: Cate Varney, DO

Past Recipients: 2021 - Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP | 2020 - William McCarthy, MD, FOMA | 2019 - Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA | 2017 - Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA | 2016 - Carl Knopke, MD, FOMA | 2015 - Richard Lindquist, MD, FAASP, FOMA | 2014 - Joan Temmerman, MD, MS, FAAFP, CNS | 2013 - Justin Puckett, DO, FOMA | 2012 - William McCarthy, MD, FOMA | 2011 - David Bryman, DO, MFOMA | 2009 - Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, MFOMA | 2008 - Frank Greenway, MD, FOMA | 2007 - Richard Atkinson Jr., MD | 2006 - Stephen D. Phinney, MD, PhD