AWARD DESCRIPTIONS
Community
AwardsBenjamin Rush Individual Health Service Award
recognizes an individual who is not a practicing
healthcare professional, who devotes time, skills, or resources to assisting others and contributes to the betterment of healthcare.
Benjamin Rush Community Organization Health Service Award
recognizes a company, institution, organization or
agency that is successfully addressing a community
health issue.
‘Pittsburgh Proud’ Public Service Award
recognizes individuals or groups who have made
a significant contribution to improve health in our
community that makes us ‘Pittsburgh Proud’.
Physician Awards
Nathaniel Bedford Award for Outstanding Primary Care Physician
recognizes a primary care physician for long-term provision of care and exemplary dedication to their patients.
Ralph C. Wilde Award for Outstanding Physician
recognizes a physician who embodies the characteristics of skill, compassion, and dedication to the ideals of the medical profession in their clinical care of patients, as teachers, profession leaders or as humanitarians.
Frederick M. Jacob ACMS Service Award
honors a physician who has performed outstanding
service to the Society and demonstrated leadership
to the betterment of healthcare in our community.
Physician Volunteer Award
recognizes a physician for the donation of their time or
talents for charitable, clinical, educational or community
service activities, either domestically or internationally.
Nominations must be received at the
society office by Friday, August 27, 2010.
nomination