APA is pleased to invite nominations for service on the Board as well as to identify recipients for the association's most prestigious awards. Nominations will be considered by the Awards and Nominations Committee. The deadline for nominations is October 5, 2025.

Please use the following form to either nominate yourself or another individual for the following Board position or awards:

APA Councilor (2025-2028)

To serve a three-year term on the APA Board.

2025 Vay Liang & Frisca Go Award for Lifetime Achievement

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award bestowed by the American Pancreatic Association to a member. The APA Lifetime Achievement Award is named after Vay Liang W. Go MD, who is recognized as a co-founder of the society and a revered leader in the pancreas field. Since its inception in 2001, those who have received the award are not only leaders within the association but have served as mentors and role models for future generations of pancreatic researchers and physicians. They are long-standing members of APA and their accomplishments in the field have inspired many and will continue to stimulate the next generation to do their best work.

2025 Dr. Ashok K. Saluja Distinguished Service Award

The Dr. Ashok K. Saluja Distinguished Service Award stands as a distinguished tribute within the pancreatology community, honoring individuals whose exceptional contributions, service, and educational endeavors have left an indelible mark on the field. Named in reverence of Dr. Ashok K. Saluja, APA Secretary-Treasurer, this award pays homage to his unwavering commitment to the organization, characterized by tireless dedication, mentorship, and the nurturing of countless friendships within the realm of pancreatology. The establishment of this award underscores the profound impact of individuals, whose steadfast efforts enrich and propel the field forward.

 

NOTE: You can nominate up to three individuals with each form submission.