Lifetime Achievement Award

Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. UTC

Photo of Jon Kobashigawa receiving 2023 Lifteime Achievement Award The ISHLT Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed annually by the Board of Directors on an individual whose lifetime body of work has either:

  1. Made a significant contribution toward improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease OR
  2. Engaged in pioneering work that improved the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease

Award Details

The awardee will most commonly be a current or former ISHLT member, but other meritorious individuals may be considered on a case by case basis as long as clear justification is provided concerning why a non-member should be considered.

This Award incorporates the former Pioneer Award and Lifetime Service Award.

Past Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Current Recipient