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2025 Award Winners

Each year, the American Urological Association honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA. Access the list of previous honorees.

Congratulations to the 2025 honorees!


Ramon Guiteras Award

Headshot of Joseph A. Smith Jr., MD

Joseph A. Smith Jr., MD
For longstanding unparalleled leadership, mentorship, and global health contributions in urology


Hugh Hampton Young Award

Headshot of David F. Jarrard, MD

David F. Jarrard, MD
For scientific and clinical contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer


Gold Cystoscope Award

Headshot of Ryan S. Hsi, MD

Ryan S. Hsi, MD
For innovative research into the pathophysiology, epidemiology, genetics, and management of urolithiasis


Mid-Career Award

Headshot of Melissa R. Kaufman, MD, PhD

Melissa R. Kaufman, MD, PhD
For outstanding research, patient care, and leadership in reconstructive urology and mentoring women in urology


Lifetime Achievement Award

Headshot of Gerald H. Jordan, MD

Gerald H. Jordan, MD
For advancing the field of urologic reconstruction and exceptional contributions to the educational goals of the AUA


Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate Award

Headshot of James A. Eastham, MD

James A. Eastham, MD
For compassionate patient advocacy and the advancement of prostate cancer treatment


Victor A. Politano Award

Headshot of E. Ann Gormley, MD, MSc

E. Ann Gormley, MD, MSc
For contributions to the field of urinary incontinence through exceptional research and pioneering educational leadership


William P. Didusch Art & History Award

Headshot of Sutchin R. Patel, MD

Sutchin R. Patel, MD
For important contributions to the understanding and appreciation of the history of urology


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

Headshot of Tracy M. Downs, MD

Tracy M. Downs, MD
For mentorship and devotion to advance diversity and inclusion programs in urology


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of S. Duke Herrell III, MD

S. Duke Herrell III, MD
For innovative research, patient care, and teaching of minimally invasive, robotic, and image-guided surgeries


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of Jean V. Joseph, MD, MBA

Jean V. Joseph, MD, MBA
For pioneering contributions in robotic surgery, inspired teaching, and dedicated leadership in urology


Distinguished Contribution Award

Headshot of James M. McKiernan, MD

James M. McKiernan, MD
For outstanding contributions in urologic oncology and research outcomes for bladder cancer patients


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Peter N. Bretan Jr., MD

Peter N. Bretan Jr., MD
For exceptional service as a physician, patient advocate, and humanitarian


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Frederick A. Gulmi, MD

Frederick A. Gulmi, MD
For exemplifying the mission of the AUA, particularly in shaping residency programs and resident education


Distinguished Service Award

Headshot of Kurt A. McCammon, MD

Kurt A. McCammon, MD
For contributions to international humanitarian efforts and work in advancing genitourinary reconstruction


Gold-Headed Cane Award

Headshot of Douglas A. Husmann, MD

Douglas A. Husmann, MD
For a career dedicated to improvements in clinical practice to enhance patient care


Presidential Citation

Headshot of E. Jason Abel, MD

E. Jason Abel, MD
For leadership in building a surgical oncology program and mentorship of urological oncologists


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Walid Farhat, MD, GPLLM

Walid Farhat, MD, GPLLM
For excellence in leadership, clinical experience and mentorship in pediatric urology


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Sarah E. McAchran, MD

Sarah E. McAchran, MD
For leadership, program development and faculty mentorship in female urology and women’s pelvic wellness


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Kristina L. Penniston, MD, PhD, RD

Kristina L. Penniston, MD, PhD, RD
For seminal work in nutritional therapy to prevent kidney stones and creating the NIH CAIRIBU research collaborative network


Presidential Citation

Headshot of Kyle A. Richards, MD

Kyle A. Richards, MD
For creation of a bladder cancer program and leadership in advocacy to uphold relative value units


Presidential Citation

Headshot of William A. Ricke, PhD

William A. Ricke, PhD
For seminal research with O’Brien Center funding in benign urologic diseases and research network collaboration

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