Annual Awards Program
Annually, the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors select individuals who have made important contributions to the health care of children. The Awards Program is generally held in conjunction with the Annual CME Meeting.
2007 Annual Award Recipients
2007 Pediatrician of the Year
P. Joan Chesney, M.D., C.M.
2007 Senior Pediatrician of the Year Bob Riikola, M.D.
2007 Friend of Children Award Bob Koppel
2007 Special Achievement Award Michelle Fiscus, M.D.
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2007 Special Achievement Award Larry M. Faust, M.D.
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2007 Special Achievement Award Susan H. Hayes, M.D.
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2007 Special Achievement Award Joani Jack, M.D.
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The Pediatrician of the Year Award goes to a member of the Chapter who in the past year has made extraordinary and unique contributions on behalf of Tennessee’s children, to his or her community, or to the Chapter. Pediatrician of the Year Award Criteria
The Senior Pediatrician of the Year Awards are given to those who have practiced pediatrics for at least 35 years, whether retired or still practicing, and have made a significant impact over time to the welfare of children in his or her community.
Distinguished Service Awards and Friend of Children Awards are typically given to non-pediatricians from the field of government, public health, media, advocacy, etc, who have made outstanding contributions to the health and safety of children over the past year.
List of All Past Award Recipients
