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CGA-IGC Awards

We are proud to honor distinguished CGA-IGC members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of hereditary GI cancers and our society.

CGA-IGC Achievement
Award

The CGA-IGC Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to members who have had a profound impact on the field of Hereditary GI Cancer.

2024 - Paul E. Wise, MD

2020 - Carol Burke, MD

2019 - John Carethers, MD

2018 - Dennis J. Ahnen, MD

2017 - Albert de la Chapelle, MD, PhD

2016 - Noralane M. Lindor, MD

2015 - C. Richard Boland, MD

2014 - Robert Haile, MD

2013 - Stephen B. Gruber, MD, PhD, MPH

2012 - Sapna Syngal, MD, MPH

2011 - Francis M. Giardiello, MD, MBA

2010 - Stanley Hamilton, MD

2009 - Jeremy Jass, MD

2008 - Randall W. Burt, MD

2007 - Ellen McGannon, MSW

2006 - Patrick Lynch, MD, JD

2005 - Terry Berk, MSSA

CGA Achievement Award

2004 - James Church, MD

2002 - Bert Vogelstein, MD

2001 - Henry T. Lynch, MD

Career Research Achievement Award

2000 - David E. Anderson, PhD

Albert de la Chapelle Distinguished Mentor Award

The Distinguished Mentor Award was created in 2022 in honor of Albert de la Chapelle, MD PhD, a pioneering geneticist. In addition to his landmark work in the understanding of Lynch Syndrome, he was well known for his kindness and generosity in mentoring future generations of clinicians, researchers, and humanists.

2024 - Sonia Kupfer, MD

2023 - James H. Church, MD

2022 - Heather Hampel, MS, LGC

Dennis J. Ahnen Outstanding Service Award

The Outstanding Service Award was created in 2021 in honor of Dennis J. Ahnen, MD, who was a tireless and selfless champion in colorectal cancer prevention and advancing care of patients with hereditary gastrointestinal syndromes. He was a devoted member of CGA-IGC and made many contributions to the organization, including his efforts as part of the Collaborative Fund and the Education Committee. This award honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the society’s health and welfare.

2024 - Melyssa Aronson, MS, (C)CGC

2023 - Elena Martinez Stoffel, MD, MPH

2022 - Brandie Heald Leach. MS, LGC

2021 - Steve Erdman, MD

Thomas K. Weber Research Scholar Award

In collaboration with the Colon Cancer Foundation, CGA-IGC offers a travel grant to a trainee or junior faculty member to recognize excellence in translational research focused on the molecular biology of colon cancer. This award is in honor of Thomas K. Weber, MD FACS, who was a champion in fighting colorectal cancer, a leader within both CCF and CGA, a mentor to countless early career researchers, and above all, a beloved friend.

2024 - Dimitrios Varvoglis, MD

2023 - Lena Bohaumilitzky, MD

2022 - Alessandro Mannucci, MD

Thomas K. Weber

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