SAGES Education and Research Foundation

A world where all surgeries are done with the least possible physical trauma, discomfort, and loss of productivity

Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 SAGES & SAGES Foundation Award Winners

The following awards reflect laudable service and innovation and are presented to outstanding, experienced, and reputable leaders in minimally invasive surgery.

Gerald Marks Rectal Cancer Award
Bright Huo
Karl Storz IRCAD Award
Caressa Chen
Brandeis Award
Amber Shada
Brandeis Award
Nova Szoka
Researcher in Training Award
Dimitrios Athanastadis
Researcher in Training Award
Ana Sofia Ore
Researcher in Training Award
Tyler McKetchnie
Early Career Faculty Researcher Award
Joseph Sujka
Margret Oddsdottir Award
Vishakha Patil
Barbara Berci Award
Yewande Alimi
Barbara Berci Award
Talar Tatarian
Excellence in Medical Leadership Award
Brian Smith
Jeffrey L. Ponsky Master Educator Award
Edward Lin
Social Justice and Health Equity
Courtney Collins
Social Justice and Health Equity
Cherisse Berry
Kenneth Forde Excellence in Humanistic Clinical Care Award
Kevin El-Hayek
Excellence in Community Surgery
Kevin Wasco
International Ambassador Award
Jacques Marescaux
Pioneer in Surgical Endoscopy
Jeffrey Marks
Distinguished Service Award
John Mellinger
George Berci Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Eubanks