AOAO members are encouraged to nominate another member, or self-nominate, for these new awards. Access to the award forms is member protected. Click here if you forgot your log in.
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader recipient will be selected by the AOAO Foundation Board based on AOAO membership in good standing, community service and hospital and/or community leadership.
The award is presented at the Annual Fall Meeting during the AOAO Awards Ceremony. The recipient must be present to receive the award. Included with the award will be complimentary meeting registration, recognition in The Orthopod and a plaque.
The 2022 application process is now closed.
Outstanding Student Scholarship
The Outstanding Student Scholarship recipient will be selected by the AOAO Foundation Board based on AOAO membership, activities in their college of osteopathic medicine, volunteer services, leadership roles, and research projects.
The award is presented during the Awards Ceremony at the Annual Fall Meeting. The recipient must be present to receive the award. Included with the award will be $250, complimentary registration, recognition in The Orthopod and a plaque.
The 2022 application process is now closed.
Outstanding Resident Paper Award
The Outstanding Resident Paper Award recipient will be selected from the abstracts submitted for the AOAO Annual Meeting. The resident receiving the overall highest score will be selected based on the scoring of the Residents and Fellows Committee. The recipient will receive a plaque, recognition at the Annual Meeting and a monetary award of $500. The recipient is notified early August.