The ACC is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Awards. This year's honorees represent an inspiring group of individuals who have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to advancing the College’s Vision of a world where science, knowledge, and innovation enhance the care and outcomes of cardiovascular patients globally. Award recipients will be formally recognized and honored as part of ACC.25 in Chicago, IL. Learn more and register for ACC.25.

2025 Bernadine Healy Leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease
Malissa J. Wood, MD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Cardiovascular Team Member
Craig J. Beavers, PharmD, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP, FACC

2025 Distinguished Fellow
Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Mentor
Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Scientist (Basic Domain)
Jane E. Freedman, MD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Scientist (Clinical Domain)
James L. Januzzi Jr., MD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Scientist (Translational Domain)
Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC

2025 Distinguished Service
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC

2025 Distinguished Teacher
Michelle Maya Kittleson, MD, PhD, FACC

2025 Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist
Brittany Weber, MD, PhD, FACC

2025 Gifted Educator
Dinesh Kalra, MD, MBA, FACC

2025 Honorary Fellow
Julio C. Palmaz, MD

2025 International Service
Fernando Stuardo Wyss Quintana, MD, FACC

2025 Lifetime Achievement
Jeffery Allen Towbin, MD, MS, FACC

2025 Pamela S. Douglas Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC

2025 Presidential Citation
Ginger K. Biesbrock, PA-C, DSc, MPH, FACC

2025 Valentin Fuster Award for Innovation in Science
Silvia G. Priori, MD, PhD

2025 Masters of the ACC (MACC)
Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC

John P. Erwin III, MD, MBA, FACC

Chittur A. Sivaram, MBBS, FACC

Richard Wright, MD, FACC