Walter J. Pories Research Award
The Research Award recognizes the important research and scientific achievements that have expanded the understanding of obesity and whose excellence and contributions have led to a significant advance in obesity research.
In 2024, the Research Award was renamed to honor and recognize Dr. Pories for his extensive life-long work and contributions to obesity treatment research.
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
- 2026
Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD
- 2025
Omar M. Ghanem, MD, FACS
- 2024
Anita Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS
- 2023
Ali Aminian, MD FACS FASMBS