The SAGES Foundation Annual Awards Lunch will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm. This annual ticketed event celebrates and honors distinguished leaders in minimally invasive surgery. Proceeds benefit the SAGES Foundation and its mission to advance endoscopic, laparoscopic, and emerging minimal access surgical methods and patient care. The Annual Awards Luncheon features awards and research grants presented to outstanding surgeons and educators for their work in minimally invasive surgery, raising funds to keep patient safety and surgical innovations in the forefront.
2025 Honorees are listed below:
- Karl Storz IRCAD Award – Sullivan Ayuso
- Brandeis Award – Maria Altieri, Nisha Narula
- Researcher in Training Award – Julia Amundson, Valentin Mocanu
- Early Career Faculty Researcher Award – Annie Ehlers
- Excellence in Medical Leadership Award (SERF) – Christy Chai
- Jeffrey L. Ponsky Master Educator Award (SERF) – Michael Awad
- Social Justice and Health Equity – Butch Rosser
- Kenneth Forde Excellence in Humanistic Clinical Care Award – Matt Goldblatt
- Social Justice and Health Equity – Brian Williams, MD
- Excellence in Community Surgery – Shirin Towfigh
- International Ambassador Award – Ana Carrasquilla
- Pioneer in Surgical Endoscopy – Silvana Perretta
- Distinguished Service Award – Aurora Pryor
- George Berci Lifetime Achievement Award – Bruce Shirmer
The awards listed above reflect laudable service and innovation and are presented to outstanding, experienced, and reputable leaders in minimally invasive surgery.
For information on available support and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the link below:
www.sagesfoundation.org/awards-lunch-sponsorship-benefits-pricing/
How to RSVP: follow the link below to purchase individual tickets, tables, virtual ads or become an event sponsor.
www.sagesfoundation.org/foundation-awards-lunch-ticket/