Outstanding Member Awards

Outstanding Advocate Award

Recognizing AAPOS members for their dedication, commitment, and engagement in advocacy-related efforts at either state and/or federal level to champion our patients and profession.

Recipients:

  • 2025:  Stacey Kruger, MD
  • 2024:  Kenneth Cheng, MD

Outstanding Emerging Leader Award

Recognizing AAPOS members who demonstrate leadership, commitment, and continuing service to AAPOS  and/or the profession of pediatric ophthalmology and children's eye health.

Recipients:

  • 2025:  Courtney Kraus, MD
  • 2024:  Laryssa Huryn, MD

Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award

Recognizing AAPOS members who demonstrate a profound dedication and commitment to service and exceptional contributions to pediatric ophthalmology around the globe.

Recipients:

  • 2025:  Linda Lawrence, MD
  • 2024:  M. Edward Wilson, MD

Outstanding Mentor / Educator Award

Recognizing AAPOS members for their steadfast commitment and profound impact fostering the next generation of pediatric ophthalmologists.

Recipients: 

  • 2025:  David Plager, MD
  • 2024:  Mary Lou McGregor, MD