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AdvaMed Announces Opening of Nomination Period for 10th Annual Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AdvaMed announced today that the nomination period for its 10th annual Lifetime Achievement Award is now open. The award will be presented at The Medtech Conference, which will be held in Boston in October. 

Since 2013, AdvaMed has recognized individuals who have had a significant impact on the medical technology industry with the presentation of the AdvaMed Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award takes into consideration individuals from across all medtech sectors who have continuously displayed commitment, promoted progress, and were a catalyst for positive change in the medtech industry.

“Our annual Lifetime Achievement Award is an opportunity to place a spotlight on the extraordinary leaders in our industry who have dedicated their careers to this lifesaving industry and have had a significant impact on patients’ lives,” said AdvaMed President and CEO Scott Whitaker. “As is the case every year, I know we will receive nominations for many worthy candidates and choosing only one winner will be difficult. Ultimately, whoever is chosen for the award will exemplify the commitment and dedication to life-changing innovation that defines the medtech industry.”

Nominees for AdvaMed’s Lifetime Achievement Award should be outstanding individuals who have made significant and prolonged contributions to the medical technology industry. Eligible candidates shall have been retired from their day-to-day medtech industry responsibilities (and no longer be serving as the board chair for their signature employer) for at least one full calendar year. 

When voting, committee members are asked to consider the following criteria:

Once the nomination period has closed, a selection committee will meet and thoroughly review the information provided about the nominees.

AdvaMed is accepting nominations for the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award until March 31, 2022. Judging will then commence through May.

To nominate someone for the 2022 AdvaMed Lifetime Achievement Award, please visit https://advamed.formstack.com/forms/lifetime_achievement_2022

Previous recipients include Edward Ludwig (2021), Ron Dollens (2020), Cathy Burzik (2019), Vernon Loucks, Jr. (2018), Jack Wareham (2017), John Abele and Peter Nicholas (2016), Dr. Thomas Fogarty (2015), Earl Bakken (2014); and John Brown (2013).

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AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and digital health technologies that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. For more information, visit www.advamed.org.