Recognizing excellence across every facet of gynecologic oncology.
Leadership is expressed in many ways. From scientific discovery and innovation to mentorship, advocacy, volunteerism, multidisciplinary collaboration, and public service, each award honors extraordinary contributions that advance our specialty and improve patient care.
Whether you are recognizing a lifelong career of service, an emerging innovator, or an individual whose leadership has strengthened our community, there is an award that reflects their unique contributions.
Explore each award to learn more about its purpose, eligibility, and nominee criteria.
Questions about the Honors and Awards program can be directed to Traci Schwendner, Senior Manager of Governance, at traci.schwendner@sgo.org.
about Award Criteria How to Nominate
SGO & FWC Leadership Awards
Each award recognizes excellence in a distinct area of gynecologic oncology. Select an award to learn more about its purpose, review eligibility and selection criteria, and begin your nomination.
Legacy of Impact Award
Honors individuals whose enduring contributions have significantly shaped their field and left a lasting influence on future generations. Recognizes a career marked by exceptional achievements, visionary leadership and a profound commitment to advancing the profession. *Nominee must be a current SGO member.
Gynecologic Oncology Innovation Award
The Gynecologic Oncology Innovation Award honors an exceptionally creative thinker who has significantly impacted the understanding of and/or approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of gynecologic cancers.
Harry Long Multidisciplinary Award
The Harry Long Multidisciplinary Award acknowledges an outstanding SGO member for their contributions to multidisciplinary mentorship, collegiality, and/or teaching in the field of gynecologic oncology. *Nominee must be a current SGO member.
Health Equity Awareness & Advocacy in Gynecologic Oncology Award
The Health Equity Awareness and Advocacy in Gynecologic Oncology Award recognizes an individual who is a champion of advocacy for diversity and health equity in gynecologic oncology.
Humanitarianism & Volunteerism Award
The Humanitarianism and Volunteerism Award is awarded to an individual for their exemplary local, national, or international volunteer and outreach efforts in gynecologic cancer care, research, or training.
Surgical Mentor Award
The Surgical Mentor Award recognizes an individual who has influenced and mentored fellows in the art of surgery. *Nominated by fellows. Nominee must be a current SGO member.
FWC Karen J. Carlson Public Service Award
The FWC Karen J. Carlson Public Service Award recognizes an SGO member, patient advocate or community leader that has been a significant partner with the FWC in advancing research, education and awareness for gynecologic cancers.