Join us in recognizing the 2025 Awardees. From groundbreaking education initiatives to vital policy advancements, these individuals and teams are shaping the future of pain medicine. We are honored to announce our 2025 Award recipients, who will be recognized during the awards presentation and Saturday evening gala at PainConnect 2025 on April 5th.
Our 2025 Awardees
Robert G. Addison, MD Award
Hance Clark, MD – For fostering international collaboration in pain medicine.
Patient Advocacy Award
Amy Goldstein, LMSW – For her advocacy for patients suffering from pain.
Founders Award
Zachary McCormick, MD – For clinical excellence and innovation in pain medicine.
Distinguished Service Award
Trent Emerick, MD, MBA – For his extraordinary contributions to AAPM.
Presidential Excellence Award
Bhavana Yalamuru, MBBS – For advancing pain medicine education.
Philip M. Lippe, MD Award
The Washington State Physician Spinal Cord Stimulator Work Group – For outstanding contributions to the social and political aspects of pain medicine.
Rollin “Mac” Gallagher Pain Medicine Journal Award
Nathaniel Schuster, MD – For his dedication to the journal and contributions to pain and spine medicine.