About GAAAP
Chapter Awards
View our chapter awards, from 2010 to today.
About GAAAP
Chapter Awards
View our chapter awards, from 2010 to today.
Chapter Awards
Each fall the Georgia Chapter recognizes outstanding contributions to Georgia’s children and to the Chapter via the presentation of several awards. Chapter members may nominate individuals who met award criteria by August of each year. The following are the Chapter Awards, with a list of the recipients of the past 10 years included. We did not give awards in 2020.
Chapter Awards
Each fall the Georgia Chapter recognizes outstanding contributions to Georgia’s children and to the Chapter via the presentation of several awards. Chapter members may nominate individuals who met award criteria by August of each year. The following are the Chapter Awards, with a list of the recipients of the past 10 years included. We did not give awards in 2020.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
Awarded to Chapter member for outstanding achievement in pediatrics in past 1-3 years including patient care, teaching, research, advocacy, & Chapter service.
Jeffeory H. White, MD
2024
April L. Hartman, MD
2023
Tarayn Fairlie, MD
2022
Sally Goza, MD
2021
Kids Docs on Wheels
2019
Amy Hardin, MD
2018
Anna Kuo, MD
2017
Melinda Willingham, MD
2016
Dixie Griffin, MD
2015
Cyrus Samai, MD
2014
Jose O. Rodrigues-Torres, MD
2013
William H. Dietz, MD, PhD
2012
Norman “Chip” Harbaugh, MD
2011
Lynne D. Feldman, MD
2010
Young Physician Award
Young Physician Award
Awarded to a Chapter member under the age of 40 who has made an outstanding contribution in pediatrics, including research, improving access to care, developing model programs for care, service to the Chapter or child advocacy.
Flavia Rossi, MD
2024
R. Allen Ligon Jr, MD
2023
Allison Rose, MD
2022
David O’Banion, MD
2021
Katherine Duncan, MD & Sylvia Washington, MD
2019
Leah Helton, MD & Jonathan Popler
2018
Melissa Boekhaus, MD
2017
Jennifer Collier-Madon, MD
2016
Yameika Head, MD
2015
Angela Highbaugh-Battle, MD & Keith Seibert, MD
2014
C. Wesley Lindsey, MD & Dixie D. Griffin, MD
2013
Christopher M. Yound, MD
2012
Michelle R. Zeanah, MD
2011
Benjamin Spitalnick, MD & Joshua Smith, MD
2010
Friend of Children Award
Friend of Children Award
Awarded to a non-pediatrician, for outstanding contributions to the health, development, and well-being of children in Georgia in the past year.
Resilient Georgia
2024
Ariel Hart & Helena Oliviero, Atlanta Journal Consitution
2023
Jennifer Poulos, Psy.D.
2022
Kisner Foundation
2021
Beverly Knight Olson
2019
Kayla Lewis
2018
Clark Howard
2017
Governor Nathan Deal
2016
Cynthia Lee, LPC & Peter & Holly Ranney
2015
Brenda Fitzgerald, MD & Alan Judd
2014
First Lady Sandra Deal & David Cook
2013
John & Candy Bogardus
2012
Donna W. Hyland, MD & Judith A. Gay, NP
2011
Joe W. Rogers, Jr. & Scott Ressmeyer
2010
Legislator of the Year Award
Legislator of the Year Award
Awarded for exemplary contributions on behalf of children and pediatrics during the past state legislative session. Awards may be made to both a House & Senate member.
Representative Darlene Taylor
2024
Representative Todd Jones & Mary Margaret Oliver
2023
Senator Michelle Au, MD
2022
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick & Rep. Teri Anulewicz
2021
Representative Sharon Cooper
2019
Representative John Carson
2018
Representative Katie Dempsey
2017
Representative Terry England & Senator Dean Burke
2016
Representative Jan Jones & Senator Dean Burke
2015
Representative Larry O’Neal
2014
Senator Renee Unterman
2013
Representative Richard Smith
2012
Representative Larry J. “Butch” Parrish
2011
Senator Jack Hill
2010
Foundation Champion Award
Foundation Champion Award
This award, established in 2011, honors the exceptional work of a member or volunteer on behalf of the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia.
James R. Soapes
(Inaugural Recipient)
2011
Special Award: Advocacy Heros
Special Award: Advocacy Heros
Sofia Chaudhary, MD
& Kiesha Fraser Doh, MD
2023
COVID Healthcare Hero Award
COVID Healthcare Hero Award
Established 2021
Jane Wilkov, MD;
Evan Anderson, MD;
& Stephen Thacker, MD
2021
Georgia Department of Public Health Award
Georgia Department of Public Health Award
Georgia Department of Public Health Award
Jose O. Rodriguez, MD
2024
Leila D. Denmark Lifetime Achievement Award
Leila D. Denmark Lifetime Achievement Award
Leila D. Denmark Lifetime Achievement Award
The highest award the Georgia Chapter can bestow. This is awarded to a Chapter member in recognition of the individual’s lifetime of work and contributions in pediatrics. Named in honor of pioneering pediatrician Leila Denmark, MD, one of the first female physicians in Georgia. She died at the age of 114 in April 2012.
D. Ross MacLeod, MD
2024
Jay E. Berkelhamer, MD
2023
Gary Freed, DO
2022
Wendell Todd, MD
2021
Harry Keyserling, MD
2019
Doris M. Greenberg, MD
2018
William Sexson, MD
2017
Joseph Snitzer, MD
2016
Elma M. Steves, MD
2015
Oscar S. Spivey, MD
2014
William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
2013
Joseph V. Morrison, MD
2012
Paul M. Fernhoff, MD
2011
R. Dwain Blackston, MD
2010