Society News
Dr. Bonnie Ramsey Announced as the 2025 John Howland Award Recipient
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Bonnie Ramsey, MD, PhD as the 2025 APS John Howland Award recipient, the highest honor bestowed by the APS. The prestigious award signifies the society’s recognition of Dr. Ramsey for her significant contributions to advancing child health and the profession of pediatrics. The award will be presented to Dr. Ramsey during the APS Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting, April 24 – 28, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
2025 David G. Nichols Health Equity Award Recipient Announced
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Maria Trent, MD as the recipient of the 2025 David G. Nichols Health Equity Award. This award recognizes Dr. Trent’s outstanding contributions to advancing child and adolescent health, well-being, and equity and the far-reaching impact of her work. The award will be presented to Dr. Trent during the APS Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting, April 24 – 28, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dr. Beth Tarini Announced as the 2025 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award Recipient
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Beth Tarini, MD, as the recipient of the 2025 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award for her considerable contributions to pediatric science. The award will be presented to Dr. Tarini during the APS Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting, April 24 – 28, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
APS & SPR Announce 2025 Mary Ellen Avery Award Recipient
The American Pediatric Society (APS) and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) are pleased to announce Cynthia Bearer, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the 2025 Mary Ellen Avery Neonatal Research Award. This award honors a pediatric investigator who has made important contributions to neonatal health through basic or translational research. The award will be presented to her at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting, April 24 – 28, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
APS Announces 98 New Members for 2025
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce 98 new members. Founded in 1888, the APS is the first and most prestigious academic pediatric organization in North America. New members will be recognized during the Members Networking Lunch at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting, April 24 – 28, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
APS members are recognized child health leaders of extraordinary achievement who work together to shape the future of academic pediatrics. New members are nominated by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves as child health leaders, teachers, scholars, policymakers and/or clinicians.
