ANNUAL Awards

AMCNO Annual Awards 

It is a long-standing tradition of the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland to present annual awards to recognize the incredible contributions of physicians and allied professionals in the field of medicine. 

JOHN H. BUDD, MD DISTINGUISHED MEMBERSHIP AWARD
The John H. Budd, MD Distinguished Membership Award is awarded to a physician for their contributions to leading-edge research, exemplary leadership skills, and preservation of the professional integrity of practice of medicine. It is the highest honor bestowed by the Academy of Medicine. Recipient must be a member of the AMCNO.

THE CHARLES L. HUDSON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Charles L. Hudson Distinguished Service award is awarded to an AMCNO member who has provided a steadfast commitment to the organization and its members, has made noteworthy contributions to the physician community, and has held positions of leadership within organized medicine. Recipient must be a member of the AMCNO.
 
CLINICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Clinician of the Year award is awarded to a physician who exhibits longstanding loyalty and service to one’s patients, a devotion to overall well-being of the community high regard among their peers for outstanding clinical work, and demonstration of an astute, caring, and practical approach to the practice of medicine. Recipient must be a member of the AMCNO.

MYRA KING MERRICK, MDWOMEN IN MEDICINE AWARD
The Myra King Merrick, MD Women in Medicine Award is awarded to a female physician who has made a significant contribution to the medical community and has helped advance the work of women in medicine. Dr. Merrick was a leading physician in Cleveland in the 1850s and went on to form the Homeopathic College for Women. Recipient must be a member of the AMCNO.

THE HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AWARD
The Honorary Membership award is awarded to a non-physician member of the community who has made significant contributions to the health care profession and/or the health of the community.