The North American Spine Society has three awards available to recognize unique and outstanding contributions to the field of spine care and research: The Leon Wiltse Award, the Henry Farfan Award, and the David Selby (formerly Key Service) Award. All of the awards were named for founding members of NASS who not only made outstanding contributions to the field of spine care and research, but also played key roles in the early success of NASS.

Congratulations to the 2009 Recognition Awards Winners

Leon Wiltse Award –
Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Toronto, Ontario-Canada
To recognize excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care

Henry Farfan Award –
Avinash G. Patwardhan, PhD, Maywood, IL
To recognize outstanding contributions in spine related basic science research

David Selby Award –
Stanely A. Herring, MD, Seattle, WA
For a NASS member who has contributed greatly to the art and science of spinal disorder management through service to NASS