Activity

Gustav O. Lienhard Award

Type:: Award
Topic(s):: Quality and Patient Safety, Health Services, Coverage, and Access, Public Health
Board(s):: Studies under the IOM Executive Office

Activity News and Announcements

Thomas E. Starzl, pioneer of organ transplantation science, receives Institute of Medicine's 2009 Lienhard Award October 12, 2009

Activity Description

The Gustav O. Lienhard Award, established in 1986, is presented annually by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in honor of Gustav O. Lienhard, Chairman of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1986. The award--a medal and $25,000--recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in improving health care services in the United States. Support for the award is provided by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Each year a selection committee appointed by the IOM reviews nominations based on selection criteria that reflect the ideals and work of Mr. Lienhard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Nominations will open in spring 2010, and the award will be presented at the IOM's Annual Meeting in October 2010 in Washington, D.C. The award ceremony affords an opportunity to both honor the recipient and recognize his or her achievements throughout the health care community.