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Celebrating excellence in academic radiology AwardsAAR and its affinity groups are proud to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of its members by offering a variety of awards and grant opportunities. These awards recognize excellence in the field of radiology, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to education, research, and leadership within the academic radiology community. ★︎
Now open 2027 Call for Awards Nominations for the 2027 Annual Meeting are open until 12:00 PM CT, October 22, 2026. Only applications submitted through the nomination form by the deadline will be considered for a 2027 award. Explore the awards Award categoriesChoose a category, then select any award to learn more. Honoring individuals for leadership, teaching, mentorship and research. Gold Medal Award The Gold Medal is to be awarded in recognition of unusually distinguished service or contributions to the Association of Academic Radiology, academic radiology, or the field of radiology in general. A3CR2 Outstanding Teacher Award This award recognizes an outstanding teacher in radiology as evidenced by the quality of their presentations and teaching materials; their ability to motivate learning; their effectiveness as a mentor; and the impact that their teaching has had upon trainees. ACER Achievement Award This award recognizes a leader in radiology education, with significant contributions to ACER, education, and academic radiology. ACER Emerging Educator Award This award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of early-career educators who show promise in the field of Radiology Education. AMSER Excellence in Education Award This award honors an educator who has made outstanding contributions to medical student radiology education in the USA. RAHSR Achievement Award This award recognizes an individual that has outstanding dedication to health services research. RRA New Investigator Award This award recognizes a promising new investigator. A plaque will be awarded at the AAR Annual Meeting during the AAR Awards Luncheon. RRA Innovation and Leadership Award This new award recognizes a visionary who has made significant contributions to advance radiology research, innovation, leadership, mentorship and growth of the RRA. Congratulations 2026 Award Recipients See the honorees recognized at the 2026 AAR Annual Meeting. See you in Salt Lake City. April 13–16, 2027 · The Grand America & Little America |