The Florida Gastroenterologic Society’s Distinguished Service Award honors a Florida Gastroenterologist whose accomplishments (clinical, academic, educational, socioeconomic and humanitarian) made a significant contribution to Gastroenterology within the state. The first award was presented during the 1990 Annual Meeting.
If you know a gastroenterologist who exemplifies one or more of the characteristics and would like to nominate this individual please contact the FGS office at info@flgastro.org. Below is a list of Distinguished Service Award recipients since the inception of the award.
Previous Recipients:
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2024 | James H. DeGerome, M.D. |
| 2020 | Joel E. Richter, MD |
| 2019 | David Becker, M.D. |
| 2018 | Peter Draganov, M.D. |
| 2017 | Sheldon Taub, M.D. |
| 2015 | Herbert Wolfsen, M.D. |
| 2013 | Bill Bouck |
| 2012 | Eugene R. Schiff, M.D. |
| 2011 | Patrick G. Brady, M.D. |
| 2010 | Robert Goldberg, M.D. |
| 2009 | Chris E. Forsmark, M.D. |
| 2008 | James H. Johnson, M.D. |
| 2007 | Sami R. Achem, M.D. |
| 2003 | James H. DeGerome, M.D. |
| 2002 | Jeffrey A. Diamond, M.D. |
| 2001 | Jamie Barkin, M.D. |
| 2001 | James E. McGuigan, M.D. |
| 2001 | H. Juergen Nord, M.D. |
| 2001 | Jeffrey B. Raskin, M.D. |
| 2001 | Phillip P. Toskes, M.D. |
| 2000 | James J. Cerda, M.D. |
| 2000 | Marcia Lynne Sills, M.D. |
| 2000 | Eric D. Weston, M.D. |
| 1997 | Joel E. Fyvolent, M.D. |
| 1996 | Phillip P. Toskes, M.D. |
| 1995 | Peter M. Pardoll, M.D. |
| 1993 | Pedro J. Greer, Jr., M.D. |
| 1990 | Arvey I. Rogers, M.D. |
To learn about the other FGS awards and scholarships visit our Awards and Scholarship page.