ACMS Distinguished Awards 2026
Thursday November 12, 2026 UPMC Club at Acrisure Stadium 6:00PM
The ACMS Distinguished Awards recognize physicians, healthcare leaders, organizations, and community partners whose dedication, innovation, and service make a lasting impact on healthcare in Allegheny County.
This annual event celebrates outstanding achievement while honoring the collective efforts of our medical community to improve health and well-being throughout the region.
Registration and RSVP
ACMS Members: Complimentary
Non-Members & Guests: $150 through October 12 | $200 October 13–November 2
All attendees, including ACMS members receiving complimentary admission,
must register in advance to reserve their seat.
During registration, guests may indicate who they are attending to honor
and request to be seated with specific individuals.
Seating requests will be accommodated whenever possible.
Celebrate Together with an Honoree Table
Gather colleagues, family, and friends and reserve an
Honoree Table for eight – $1,300.
Honoree Tables include:
- Reserved premium seating for eight guests, regardless of ACMS membership
- Personalized table signage featuring your name, practice, or department
- Half-page advertisement in the Distinguished Awards program
Guest names may be submitted at the time of registration. If your full guest
list has not yet been finalized, simply enter TBD and provide
the remaining names once confirmed.
Registration closes November 2.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Cancellations must be received by November 5. Refunds cannot be issued for paid guest or non-member registrations canceled after this date.
Because ACMS member registration is complimentary, a $50 no-show fee will apply to members who reserve a seat but do not attend without canceling in advance.
For registration assistance or questions, please contact Nadine Popovich, Vice President of Membership & Association Services,
at 412-321-5030 ext. 110.
2026 Distinguished Award Recipients
BENJAMIN RUSH COMMUNITY AWARD
BENJAMIN RUSH INDIVIDUAL AWARD
Lead Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
NATHANIEL BEDFORD PRIMARY CARE AWARD
Pediatrician
The East Liberty Family Health Care Center (ELFHCC)
NATHANIEL BEDFORD PRIMARY CARE AWARD
Family Medicine Physician
Genesis Medical Associates
Medical Director, Concordia at Rebecca Residence
RICHARD E. DEITRICK HUMANITY IN MEDICINE AWARD
Medical Director, Street Medicine, University of Pittsburgh;
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Physician, Squirrel Hill Family Medicine and University Family Medicine–UPMC
RALPH C. WILDE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Newborn Nursery Service, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Regional Director, Quality Newborn Care, UPMC
ACMS SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD
Allegheny Health Network
2026 PAMED's Top Physicians Under 40
AHN Primary Care-Forbes Family Medicine
UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health
Heyl Family Practice
AHN Neurosurgery at Allegheny General Hospital
2026 Sponsorship Information
Showcase your organization while supporting Pittsburgh’s physician community. Sponsorship of the ACMS Distinguished Awards provides an opportunity to align your brand with excellence in medicine, connect with respected healthcare leaders, and gain valuable visibility among physicians and community partners throughout the region.
To explore sponsorship opportunities and customized marketing options, contact Nadine Popovich, Vice President – Membership & Association Services, at 412-321-5030 x110 or npopovich@acms.org.
Award Program Ad Submissions
Honor an ACMS Distinguished Award recipient while positioning your organization
in front of an influential audience of physicians, healthcare leaders, and community partners.
A program advertisement is a meaningful way to recognize this year’s honorees while increasing
your organization’s visibility at one of ACMS’s premier annual events.
Questions?
Have questions about registration, seating, sponsorship, for the 2026 ACMS Distinguished Awards? We’re happy to help.
Please contact the ACMS Office at 412-321-5030, or reach out directly to:
Nadine Popovich
Vice President – Membership & Association
npopovich@acms.org
Haley Thon
Membership & Association Manager
hthon@acms.org
