Six individuals have been recognized since 2001.
2006 Recipient: Samuel Katz, MD
Recognized for: Lifetime of work in pediatric preventive medicine
and improving the lives of children.
2005 Recipient: Mary Ellen Avery, MD
Recognized for: Lifetime of work saving premature babies suffering
from respiratory distress syndrome.
2004 Recipient: Robert J. Haggerty, MD
Recognized for: Lifetime commitment and contributions to excellence in health care for children.
2003 Recipient: Lucian L. Leape, MD
Recognized for: Developing a systems approach to clinical decision-making leading to the prevention of medical errors.
2002 Recipient: Paul B. Batalden, MD
Recognized for: Developing innovative, high-quality systems to advance health care worldwide.
2001 Recipient: Donald M. Berwick, MD
Recognized for: Improving the quality of care delivered to children and adults.
