The ASCO Special Awards are intended to recognize and encourage individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to ASCO, the practice of clinical oncology, and patients with cancer.
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David A. Karnofsky Memorial Award and Lecture
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The David A. Karnofsky Memorial Award is presented in recognition of innovative clinical research and developments that have changed the way oncologists think about the general practice of oncology.
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Kenneth C. Anderson, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Science of Oncology Award and Lecture
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The Science of Oncology Award honors the contributions of innovative basic and translational scientists in cancer research.
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Robert A. Weinberg, PhD
2011 Award Recipient
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Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award and Lecture
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The Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award recognizes an active clinical and/or translational researcher with a distinguished record of accomplishments in advancing the field of breast cancer and with exceptional mentoring abilities. It also provides funding to a fellow in the institution of the award recipient.
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Luca Gianni, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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ASCO-American Cancer Society Award and Lecture
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The ASCO-American Cancer Society Award honors the achievements of individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the prevention and management of cancer.
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Jamie H. Von Roenn, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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B. J. Kennedy Award for Scientific Excellence in Geriatric Oncology
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The B. J. Kennedy Award for Scientific Excellence in Geriatric Oncology honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership or contributed scientific work—laboratory, clinical, or epidemiologic—of major importance to the field of geriatric oncology.
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John M. Bennett, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Pediatric Oncology Award and Lecture
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The Pediatric Oncology Award was established to honor the career and achievements of an individual who has contributed outstanding scientific work—laboratory, clinical, or epidemiologic—of major importance to the field of pediatric oncology.
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Lee J. Helman, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Distinguished Achievement Award
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The Distinguished Achievement Award acknowledges extraordinary broad-based leadership and/or mentorship in the field of oncology.
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David Khayat, MD, PhD
2011 Award Recipient
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Partners in Progress Award
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The Partners in Progress Award honors the accomplishments of an extraordinary patient advocate whose work and devotion have had an impact on public awareness about cancer, its causes, cures, or treatment, or activities that result in additional support, either legislatively or fiscally, for cancer research, treatment, prevention, or care.
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Benjamin O. Anderson, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Public Service Award
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The Public Service Award recognizes an individual involved in legislative, political action, or community service activities that impact public awareness about cancer, its causes, cures, or treatment, or activities that result in additional support both legislatively and fiscally for the field of cancer research, treatment, prevention, or care.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown
2011 Award Recipient
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Special Recognition Award
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The Special Recognition Award honors achievements of an individual whose research and innovations have had a transforming and lasting impact in areas of clinical oncology, cancer research, clinical trials, and patient advocacy activities or outstanding long-term service to ASCO and/or to clinical oncology.
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Daniel G. Haller, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Humanitarian Award
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The ASCO Humanitarian Award recognizes a cancer doctor who personifies ASCO's mission and values by going above and beyond the call of duty in providing outstanding patient care through innovative means or exceptional service or leadership in the United States or abroad.
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Mark G. Kris, MD
2011 Award Recipient
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Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO)
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Formerly called the ASCO Statesman Award, the FASCO distinction is designed to recognize ASCO members for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Their efforts benefit ASCO, the specialty of oncology, and, most importantly, the patients for whom they serve.
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