Membership
Awards & Scholarships
Overview
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) offers a comprehensive array of award and scholarship programs designed to honor its members and individuals who have made significant contributions to addiction medicine. These programs celebrate excellence in clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy, highlighting the vital roles that dedicated professionals play in improving the lives of those affected by addiction. ASAM aims to inspire continued commitment and innovation in addiction care through these awards, recognizing the crucial role of professionals in this field and fostering a supportive community dedicated to advancing the field.
All Award Recipients are honored during the ASAM Annual Conference.
Congratulations to our 2025 ASAM Award Recipients
The John P. McGovern Award on Addiction and Society
Yngvild K. Olsen, MD, MPH, DFASAM
Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
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ASAM Annual Award
Cara A. Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAM
Associate Professor
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
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Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Justice Award
Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD, FASAM
Associate Program Director and Service Chief of Inpatient Addiction Medicine
PCC Community Wellness/ Rush University
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Fellowship Directors Award
Timothy K. Brennan, MD, MPH
Chief of Clinical Services, Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai
Fellowship Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine
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Public Policy Award
Vania P. Rudolf, MD, MPH, DFASAM
Addiction Recovery Services, Providence Swedish
Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Washington
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Media Award
Maia Szalavitz
Author of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction
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R. Brinkley Smithers Distinguished Scientist Award
Edward V. Nunes, Jr, MD, FASAM
Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center