ACAAM Awards

Recognizing excellence in academic addiction medicine.

The 2027 Call for Nominations Has Closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. Award recipients will be announced at a later date. 
ACAAM's awards recognize educators, leaders, mentors, researchers, clinicians, and advocates whose contributions advance academic addiction medicine.

The Spark Award

ACAAM Award for Excellence as an Early Career Educator

Recognizes an early career ACAAM member who advances academic addiction medicine through education and leadership.

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The Blaze Award

ACAAM Award for Excellence as a Mid-Career Educator

Recognizes a mid-career ACAAM member whose educational contributions promote academic excellence and inspires leadership.

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The Kevin B. Kunz Award

ACAAM distinguished Achievement Award

Recognizes an ACAAM member whose contributions have advanced academic addiction medicine.

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Keeper of the Flame Award

Recognizes an exceptional individual external to ACAAM whose work has significantly advanced the field of addiction medicine.

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Nominations for the Keeper of the Flame Award are managed by the ACAAM Board of Directors and Awards Committee.

Recent Award Recipients

Learn more about our recent award recipients and past honorees on each award page.