The American Association of Kidney Patients’ (AAKP) Medal of Excellence is one of the Association's highest honors for kidney healthcare professionals and is designed to elevate local, national and international figures who have been in the forefront of advancements in kidney care and patient empowerment. The award recognizes professionals who are committed to improving and extending the lives of all kidney patients through advocacy, research, technology and quality-driven treatments that protect patient dignity and fully align with patient aspirations. This prestigious award program recognizes a variety of professionals within the health care team including: nephrologists, transplant surgeons, transplant professionals, nurses, social workers, dietitians and dialysis technicians.
AAKP is now accepting nominations for 2025! Click on the button below for the nomination form.
2024 Award Recipients
Transplant Surgeon Category
Transplant Surgeon Category
PHYSICIAN CATEGORY
transplant professional CATEGORY
A. Osama Gaber, MD, FACS, FAST
Steven Potter, MD, FACS
Barry H. Smith, MD, PhD
Kenneth A. Newell, MD, PhD
TRANSPLANT PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
dialysis technician category
dietitian category
social worker category
Roslyn B. Mannon, MD, FASN
Ryan White, CCHT
Michele Cook, RD, CSR, LD
Sharyn Kreitzer, MSW
nursing category
Anita K. Sites, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP-BC, CCTC
AAKP honors Medal of Excellence recipients throughout the year at various events. 2025 recognition events* include:
- DTX42 - Dialysis Tech ConneXion42 April 1-4, 2025
- Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting April 3-6, 2025
*Additional events will be added as they are confirmed.
Past Award Recipients
Click the button below for a list of past award winners.
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