The HFSA Distinguished Mentor Award honors one or more professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring the next generation of heart failure professionals. This award recognizes professionals whose guidance has advanced clinical practice, fostered research, and nurtured leadership development, leaving a lasting impact on both individual careers and the field of heart failure.
2026 Award Information
- Deadline for Submission: May 3, 2026
- Award Presentation: HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 (October 9-12, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ)
- Notification to Award Winner: June 2026
Eligibility
- Open to all disciplines
- Must hold an active HFSA membership
Evaluation of nominees and selection of the recipient will be chosen by a majority vote of the Awards Committee and submitted to the HFSA Board of Directors for approval.
Nominations
Each nomination should consist of:
- A Letter of recommendation from a nominator highlighting the individual’s contributions and impact to HFSA.
- Nominee CV or resume