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Awards

Awards are presented at the Obesity Medicine Annual Conference to obesity medicine clinicians whose outstanding achievements are deserving of special recognition.

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

Verlyn Warrington
2024 Recipient

Verlyn Warrington, MO, MS

Past Recipients

2022

Sandra M. Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, FOMA, FAANP

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.

Rebecca Andrick
2024 Recipient

Rebecca Andrick, DO, FOMA

Past Recipients

2022

Dominique Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP

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.

Shagun Bindlish
2024 Recipient

Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, DABOM

Past Recipients

2022

Steven Soo Huat Teoh, MD

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.

Justin Tondt
2024 Recipient

Justin Tondt, MD

Past Recipients

2022

Nancy Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, CBN, FAANP, FAAN

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.

Emily Weaver
2024 Recipient

Emily Weaver, MSN, AGPCNP-C

Past Recipients

2022

Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA

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.

Gonsahn Bollie updated 300x300
2024 Recipient

Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, DABOM

Past Recipients

2022

Cate Varney, DO

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

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