Published: August 2, 2021

2021 AAO-HNS/F Committee Excellence Award Winners

The AAO-HNS/F Committee Excellence Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the overall success of the AAO-HNS/F vision as the global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat care.


These committees demonstrate a passion for the AAO-HNS/F’s vision and for accomplishing the activities outlined in the AAO-HNS/F Strategic Plan. 

2021 Committee of Excellence Awardees

  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Education Committee
  • Hearing Committee
  • Implantable Hearing Devices Committee
  • Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee
  • Women in Otolaryngology Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee
  • Physician Payment Policy Work Group (3P)

To acknowledge extraordinary performance during COVID-19, these committees are recognized for informing the global otolaryngology community of critical COVID-19-related developments, for providing practice management guidance, and for creating opportunities for continued learning. 

Pandemic-Related Committee of Excellence Awardees

  • Future of Otolaryngology Task Force 
  • Infectious Disease Committee
  • Annual Meeting Program Committee
  • Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee

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