The Heart Rhythm Society Recognition Awards celebrate the achievements of distinguished heart rhythm professionals.
Purpose
Distinguished Allied Professional Award
Recognition for an Allied who has demonstrated strategic leadership in the HRS allied community throughout his/her career, and in doing so has furthered the field of electrophysiology and patient care
Distinguished Scientist Award
Recognition for an individual who has made major contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of cardiac pacing and/or cardiac electrophysiology
Distinguished Service Award
Recognition for an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Heart Rhythm Society
Distinguished Teacher Award
Recognition for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding skills as a teacher in the field of cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology
Pioneer in Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Award
Recognition of an individual whose innovative or original work in cardiac pacing and/or cardiac electrophysiology has made significant contributions to the field
Click here to learn about the James H. Youngblood Excellence in Leadership Award
Eligibility
Nominations for Heart Rhythm 2026 Recognition Awards will be available in September 2025.
- Any Heart Rhythm Society member in good standing may submit a nomination.
- Only Heart Rhythm Society members are eligible to be nominated for Recognition Awards, except for the Distinguished Service Award and the Pioneer in Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Award which are also available to non-members.
- The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding service to the Society exclusively.
- The recipient of the James H. Youngblood Excellence in Leadership Award cannot currently be employed by Industry.
- Members of the Governance Committee, the Awards Subcommittee, and Officers are ineligible to be nominated.
- Award nominations are active for three years; if a nomination was submitted within the last three years, the nomination is on file and there is no need to resubmit.
- Nominators cannot nominate more than two candidates, and no more than one candidate per category.
Considerations
Heart Rhythm Society Statement of Health Equity
HRS stakeholders share a common passion for accomplishing our mission to end death and suffering from heart rhythm disorders.
We believe our diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests are assets in reaching that goal, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in all our activities, where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcome.
We strive to have organizational leaders who reflect our members and the patients they serve and who promote a welcoming culture that essential to our success.
Awards
Award winners receive:
- Complimentary Annual Meeting registration
- Hotel accommodations for four nights of the Annual Meeting
- $1000 travel stipend ($2000 for international members) for the Annual Meeting
- Presentation of award at the Annual Meeting
- Commemorative plaque
Questions?
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