You are cordially invited to the inaugural AMA Honors Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating extraordinary individuals whose leadership, vision and achievements are shaping the future of medicine.

For nearly 180 years, the American Medical Association has championed the people and ideas that move medicine forward. With AMA Honors, we are establishing a new tradition of recognizing those whose contributions are advancing healthcare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities. This year, we will honor three individuals whose work in transformative innovation, public health leadership and trusted communication reflects the very best of what medicine can achieve.

Technology is reshaping how physicians practice, how patients receive care, and how health systems function.

The Tech Innovator Award recognizes an individual whose innovation has advanced healthcare through transformative impact, real-world application, and a commitment to safety, trust, and transparency.

Strong public health creates healthier communities.

The Public Health Champion Award recognizes an individual whose leadership has advanced public health through measurable improvement in health outcomes, a lasting influence on public health systems, institutions, or policy, and by building credibility across communities and stakeholders.

Public understanding of health and medicine depends on clear, accurate communication. 

The Excellence in Communication Award recognizes an individual whose communication has advanced public understanding or perception of health and medicine through demonstrated influence, engagement, and commitment to accurate, responsible communication.