Recognition Awards

 

 

Black and white photo of Dr. Gaston Labat, a physician who lived from 1876-1934.

Gaston Labat Award

Recognizes: Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development, teaching, and practice of regional anesthesia in the tradition of Louis Gaston Labat, MD (1876-1934), considered the father of regional anesthesia

Awarded: Annually

Application deadline: July 15

 

 


 

 

Black and white photo of Dr. John Bonica, 1917-1994

John J. Bonica Award

Recognizes: Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development, teaching, and practice of pain medicine in the tradition of John J. Bonica, MD (1917-1994), considered the father of the discipline of pain medicine

Awarded: Annually

Application deadline: January 15

 

 


 

 

Crystal plaque/award engraved for the Distinguished Service Award winner, Antoun Nader, MD, 2026

Distinguished Service Award

Recognizes: Individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the science, teaching, or practice of regional anesthesia and/or pain medicine, often including active involvement in ASRA Pain Medicine

Awarded: Biannually

Application deadlines: July 15

 

 


 

 

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Excellence in Education Award

Recognizes: Physician members of ASRA Pain Medicine at the instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor levels who have demonstrated innovation and success in education

Awarded: Annually

Application deadline:

 

 


 

 

Crystal plaque engraved with 2026 Presidential Scholar Award for Hari Kalagara, MBBS, MD

Presidential Scholar Award

Recognizes: Mid-career, qualified physicians who have demonstrated outstanding scientific and sustained contributions to regional anesthesia and pain medicine in the last 10 years and whose research has had or will have meaningful impact on the clinical practice or scientific direction of regional anesthesia and/or pain medicine

Awarded: Biannually

Application deadline: July 15

 

 


 

 

Picture of an award winner holding a plaque with a colleague.

Resident/Fellow of the Year Award

Recognizes: Resident or fellow members of ASRA Pain Medicine who has demonstrated significant contributions to Society events or activities related to regional anesthesia and/or pain medicine, demonstrating mentorship among their peers and embodying the values of ASRA Pain Medicine

Awarded: Annually

Application deadline: December 15

 

 


 

 

Picture of Tobi Hunter holding a plaque, posting with President Steven Cohen

Advanced Practice and Nursing Award

Recognizes: Nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and nurse members of ASRA Pain Medicine who have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of pain medicine through service, the dissemination of specialty knowledge, advocacy for access to care, and/or excellence in pain management education

Awarded: Annually

Application deadline: January 15

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