International Award
The International Award recognizes an international surgeon who has made unique and significant contributions to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery either in their country or worldwide. Recipients of this award have demonstrated excellence, achievements, leadership, enhanced awareness, and promotion of the importance of the diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
View Past Honorees
LEAD Awards:
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ronald Clements Patient Safety, Quality, and Clinical Excellence Award
Dr. Harvey Sugerman Master Educator Award
Dr. Walter J. Pories Research Award
Distinguished Industry Partner Award
Excellence in Clinical Care Award
IH LEAD Awards:
Distinguished Certified Bariatric Nurse
- 2025
Ricardo Cohen, MD, PhD
- 2024
Paulina Salminen, MD, PHD, FACS (HON)
- 2023
Lilian Kow, OAM BMBS PhD FRACS