The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Distinguished Awards were established to recognize outstanding individuals making contributions to the cardiovascular profession. Among these distinguished awards are early career distinguished awards, mid-to-late career distinguished awards and the honorable Master of the ACC (MACC) award.
The ACC congratulates this year's Distinguished Awardees!
The 2020 Distinguished Awardees were presented with their awards at this year's Annual Convocation on Monday, March 30, 2020 during the 69th Scientific Session held virtually for the first time, due to COVID-19. Their biographies and achievements in the field of cardiology can be found here.
ACC is proud to recognize these individuals this year, who will follow in the footsteps of past Distinguished Award recipients.
2021 Distinguished Award Categories and Nomination Process
2021 Distinguished Award Categories and Nomination Process
The Distinguished Awards recognize the following for outstanding achievements:
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Master of the American College of Cardiology (MACC)
Master of the American College of Cardiology (MACC)
The award recognizes and honors a limited number of FACCs, who have consistently contributed to the goals and programs of the College and who have provided leadership in important College activities. No more than four Master designations will be awarded each year. One of these four awards recognizes the contributions of the current year's outgoing president of the College. As many as three other Master designations may result from the nomination process. Qualifications of Nominees for MACC Designation Nominees for the Master designation will have been Fellows of the College in good standing for more than fifteen years. Dedicated service to the College over time is the primary and necessary distinguishing characteristic of nominees for the Master designation. The nominees will have served with distinction and provided leadership on College programs and committees and may have served as trustees or governors. Excellence in education, clinical practice and scholarship will be important supporting characteristics.
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Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Program
Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Program
Established in 2005, the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award recognizes young physician scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and who have amassed an impressive body of scientific research in either the basic or clinical domains. Offered annually, the program differs from other ACC distinguished awards in the following areas:
The recipient must be no more than 12 years removed from receipt of first doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution or comparable international training program. One awardee will be selected each year. The award recipient will be invited to present his or her scientific work at the ACC Annual Scientific Sessions. He or she will also be recognized at the Annual Convocation Ceremony and receive a monetary prize of $1,000. Travel, housing and registration expenses to attend the Scientific Sessions will also be provided. Nominations are invited from the following:
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