Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager for the Institute for Public Health
The Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at the Institute for Public Health is now accepting nominations for awards to be presented at its 22nd Annual Friedman Lecture and Awards, April 21. The popular annual event features a keynote by a well-respected expert in the field of aging and the center presents three awards for outstanding contributions in the field of aging. Submissions for two of the awards are being accepted now. The third awardee is selected via live competition.
Nominations will be accepted through March 15, 2023 for the following two awards:
The Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults
This award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions in service to older adults through practice, education, advocacy, or research. Eligible nominees must be professionals currently involved in work related to older adults within the St. Louis Metro Region.
Supported by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital from the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Fund
The Alene and Meyer Kopolow Award for Geriatrics, Psychiatry and Neurology
This award recognizes stellar contributions to the care of older adults by a resident, post-residency fellow or junior faculty member in neurology, psychiatry, medicine or related disciplines. Nominees should demonstrate achievement in at least one of the following areas of geriatrics: direct patient care; didactic learning exercises, rounds, conferences, or national/international meetings; and, patient-oriented or basic research that addresses aging issues.
Supported by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital from the Alene and Meyer Kopolow Fund for Geriatrics, Psychiatry and Neurology
Recipients of both awards receive a formal announcement of the award, a plaque and $3,000 toward aging-related educational endeavors including conference fees, travel expenses, books, journal subscriptions and field- or research-related software, hardware, etc.
To learn more about the process and submit a nomination for either award, complete this form by March 15.
Doctoral candidates can apply through February 15, 2023 to compete for the following award:
The Mark S. Wrighton Research Award on Aging
This award recognizes doctoral candidates who show outstanding promise as researchers on topics relevant to older adults and an aging society. To be considered for the award, students must apply to participate in a 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition, facilitated by the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, and taking place in person on Thursday, March 2 on WashU’s Medical Campus. The 3MT is an academic competition that challenges graduate students to describe their research to a general audience within three minutes. Winners of the 3MT competition will also make their three-minute presentation at the April 21 Friedman Lecture & Awards and receive a monetary award and plaque.
Learn more about 3MT and apply by Feb. 15 to compete.
Supported by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital from the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Fund
Save the date for the 22nd Annual Friedman Lecture & Awards presented on April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at EPNEC. Eric Lenze, MD, the Lucille K. Renard Professor in Psychiatry and head of the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine will present the lecture, Mental health and older adults: New ways to provide high-quality care.
Watch the Friedman Center for Aging website for future information about registration to attend the 22nd Annual Friedman Lecture and Awards.