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Sponsored by the American Brain Foundation.

The application period is closed.

About

This award seeks to acknowledge the influence of the most benevolent and innovative in our field, who, through their work, advance the field of neurology and make knowledge more accessible through their innovative teaching. The award aims to celebrate neurologists whose work embodies humanism—in patient care, in education, in advocacy, and even in everyday encounters. Finally, the award aims to inspire neurologists to improve healthcare delivery and the lives of their colleagues and patients, now and in the future, locally and internationally. Innovations in education and practice beyond traditional mechanisms will be recognized as integral to the approach of the awardee as well.

Timeline

• Applications open: August 5, 2025
• Applications close: October 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT
• Notifications sent: By end of January 2026

Benefits

The recipient will receive a certificate of recognition from the American Brain Foundation (ABF) along with a monetary award. Additionally, the recipient and their humanism and educational platform, and efforts will be mentioned on the AAN podcast to help promote awareness and recognition of humanism and innovation in neurology.

Eligibility

• Nominees should exhibit humanism in neurology through humble leadership, advocacy, innovation, and creativity.
• Nominee does not need to be an active AAN member, but their work should reflect the priorities of the AAN in supporting neurologists and furthering neurologic education
• Priority will be given to candidates who exemplify humanism in the care of patients with neurologic disease.
• Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations must include:

• A statement letter of 1000-2000 words describing how the nominee exemplifies characteristics of humanism in neurology, as well as unique aspects of their approach to furthering humanism, compassion, and patient-centered care in neurology, and in providing mentorship to trainees and/or colleagues. Nominators should be aware that this is not an academic award.
• A current curriculum vitae of the nominee
• Optional: up to two (2) letters of support:
  These additional supporting letters may be written by a colleague, family member, patient, mentee, etc., and should speak to the ways in which the nominee embodies humanism—in patient care, in education, in advocacy, and even in everyday encounters.

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact Samantha Ross at grants@americanbrainfoundation.org.