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About the WIO He for She Award This award recognizes a male otolaryngologist who serves as a strong mentor, collaborator, and sponsor of women in otolaryngology. It is meant to celebrate our male colleagues who celebrate us, those who show the importance of teamwork…

About the WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award The WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award recognizes an outstanding female senior resident or fellow in an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training program who demonstrates excellence in leadership, research, education, and mentoring. 2025 WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee…

About the WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award This award recognizes an individual who has furthered the interests of women in the field of otolaryngology. 2025 WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award Recipient This year's awardee of the AAO-HNS WIO…

About the Holt Leadership Award for Residents and Fellows-in-Training The Holt Leadership Award is awarded annually to the Resident or Fellow-in-Training who best exemplifies the attributes of a young leader: honesty, integrity, fairness, advocacy, and enthusiasm. The Award recognizes exemplary…

About the OPPS Spirit of Private Practice Award The “Spirit of Private Practice” award is an annual honor given by the OPPS to a member who has made significant contributions to private practice otolaryngology. This award recognizes the role of private practice otolaryngology in…

The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Public Service Award honors a non-U…

About the Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Humanitarian Award The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt…

About the BOG Practitioner Excellence Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Practitioner Excellence Award recognizes the prototypical clinical otolaryngologist one wishes to emulate. BOG Representatives nominate individuals who, within the past 10 years, have practiced medicine in an exemplary manner and are sought out…

About the BOG Model Society Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership, institute Academy and Foundation programs, and further Academy goals through active participation in the BOG. Eligibility Criteria: Must have all…

About the ENT Advocacy Champion Award The ENT Advocacy Champion Award recognizes an AAO-HNS/F member who most exemplifies the Academy’s dedication to advocacy on behalf of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and the patients we serve. Presented annually during the BOG…

About the Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award The Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award recognizes members for commitment and achievement in service, either to the public or to other organizations within the United States, when such service promises to improve patient…

The AAO-HNS/F Hall of Distinction Award honors individuals whose extraordinary leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions have profoundly shaped the field of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.   July 2025 - The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F…

About the Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service The Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service recognizes an Academy member who is widely known for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love for and devotion to humanity, and a self-giving spirit…

About the Committee Excellence Award The Committees of Excellence Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the Academy’s overall success as the global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat care. 2025 Committee Excellence Award Recipients Facial Plastics and…

We are grateful for the Academy’s extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. AAO-HNS/F Committee of Excellence Award The Committees of Excellence Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the Academy’s overall success as…

Handouts with detailed CME information will be available during the 2026 OTO Forum meeting. 2026 OTO Forum attendees will be enrolled in the meeting evaluation under their OTOLogic account. Access to the evaluation will be available beginning March 21, 2026 and must be completed…

For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA and Miami, FL (March 16, 2026) — The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and OpenEvidence, a leading AI-powered medical search and decision support platform, have partnered to help keep clinical practice guidelines aligned with…

Dedicated to assisting the career development of women otolaryngologists With over 2,000 members, the Section provides opportunities for leadership, education, networking and mentoring. WIO celebrated the 10th anniversary of its founding in 2020. Learn more about WIO’s origins in the historic documentary…