Awards for Pathologists

These unique named awards honor pathologist members for specific accomplishments in advancing the practice of pathology and ASCP during their career.

These awards are open to current pathology fellow members. Not a member? Join today.

Please email any questions to membership@ascp.org.

To celebrate the honoree’s distinguished achievements, ASCP will:

Provide complimentary registration to ASCP Annual Meeting and a stipend to assist with travel and lodging
Issue an elegant, engraved trophy to commemorate this honor
Highlight the honoree’s accomplishments on the ASCP website and in an ASCP publication or newsletter

H.P. Smith Award for Distinguished Pathology Educator

ASCP pathologist members with distinguished careers in pathology and laboratory medicine who embrace education, research, and administration, or service to organized pathology are ideal candidates for this award. This illustrious award was established in 1974 to honor former ASCP president, H.P. Smith, MD, FASCP.

Please nominate educators and researchers committed to guiding future generations of pathologists and laboratory professionals to meaningful careers.

Israel Davidsohn Award for Distinguished Service

The Israel Davidsohn Award for Distinguished Service recognizes that rare individual capable of making a significant impact within ASCP through a variety of roles. Established in 1989, this prestigious award serves as a tribute to past president Israel Davidsohn, MD, FASCP, whose contributions touched every aspect of ASCP.

Please nominate dedicated colleagues whose diverse contributions have strengthened ASCP’s mission.

Philip Levine Award for Outstanding Research

This award honors dedicated ASCP members who have made significant contributions to molecular pathology, immunohematology, and/or immunopathology. This award was established in 1969 to honor the late Phillip Levine, MD, FASCP, who made many contributions to pathology, including determining the etiology of Rh hemolytic disease of newborns.

Honor the colleagues who you believe tirelessly improve these fields through meticulous research by submitting a nomination form.

Ward Burdick Award for Distinguished Service to Pathology

The Ward Burdick Award for Distinguished Service to Pathology recognizes noteworthy contributions to pathology through sustained service to the profession and ASCP. This prestigious award was established in 1929 to honor Ward Burdick, MD, FASCP, one of the original founders of the ASCP.

Nominate colleagues who have dedicated their careers to expanding the scope of pathology and ASCP’s mission for the greater good.

Nominate a Member

Complete an ASCP Award Nomination Form with any necessary supplementary information, including a current CV, and a statement of qualifications describing:

Examples of their contributions/performance
Why the nominee fulfills the criteria for this award
Why this individual should be recognized

Nominate a Member

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Each year, ASCP recognizes a group of members who have made outstanding, lifelong contributions to the Society and the profession. Read about the ASCP members who were recognized in last year.

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