Celebrating Excellence in Emergency Medicine
The MOCEP Annual Awards honor outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in emergency medicine across Missouri. These awards recognize the dedication, innovation, and leadership that drive advancements in patient care and the field of emergency medicine.
Honoring Contributions Across the State
Each year, MOCEP shines a spotlight on those who have made significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Our awards celebrate physicians, residents, and students who go above and beyond to improve healthcare and emergency medicine in Missouri.
Nomination Information:
All nominees must be MOCEP members, with the exception of the Administrator of the Year. All nominations must include the information below in order to be considered for the award, and submitted by January 31.
- Nominee’s CV
- At least one Letter of Support. Letters must describe the contributions made by nominee to emergency medicine and/or to MOCEP
- Completed nomination form
- Additional materials may be provided to support the nomination.
The support letters should be no more than two pages in length and should be written by individuals who are knowledgeable about the nominee’s accomplishments. Letters of support should avoid repeating information in the candidate’s CV. They should, instead, focus on providing specific information on what qualifies this nominee for the award; what makes them stand out above others; their contributions to emergency medicine; and/or their dedication to MOCEP.
If you are unable to attach the supporting documents to the nomination form, please email them to admin@mocep.org.
Incomplete nominations will not be reviewed.
Physician Awards
R.R. Hannas, M.D. Emergency Physicians of the Year Awards
The R. R. Hannas Emergency Physician of the Year award is named after Dr. Ralston R. Hannas, a “founding father” of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Hannas is a past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians and was the co-organizer, with Dr. Wiegenstein, of the first Scientific Assembly in 1969. He was also chairman of the committee that founded the American Board of Emergency Medicine, served on the Board for 12 years and was the organization’s fourth president. Dr. Hannas was also instrumental in helping organize the fifth Emergency Medicine residency program in the country, at Northwestern University, in 1973. In 1976 he moved to Kansas City where he practiced emergency medicine for 21 years.
Submit Your NominationLifetime Achievement Award
This award seeks to recognize a member of the emergency medicine profession who has devoted his or her professional life to the improvement of the field.
Who is eligible?
- Practicing or retired emergency physicians who are current members of MOCEP.
- Have had an active role in MOCEP during their career. Board activity is not a requirement.
- Must have practiced emergency medicine for at least 25 years.
MOCEP Community Physician Excellence Award
This award honors a community-based emergency physician who exemplifies dedication to clinical excellence, teamwork, and outstanding service within Emergency Medicine. The recipient should also serve as a model of professionalism and collaboration, enhancing patient care and supporting the broader emergency medicine community.
Who is eligible?
- Must work/volunteer in a community hospital
- Practicing or retired emergency physicians who are current members of MOCEP.
MOCEP Excellence in Education Award
Recognizes a faculty member for exceptional contributions to EM education, including didactics, simulation, curriculum development, or scholarly work.
Who is eligible?
- Practicing or retired emergency physicians who are current members of MOCEP.
- Must be a faculty member
MOCEP Trailblazer Award
Celebrates creativity in advancing Emergency Medicine patient care systems, care delivery, technology integration, outreach, advocacy or innovation. This award is open to all MOCEP members.
Who is eligible?
- Practicing or retired emergency physicians who are current members of MOCEP
Physician/Non-Physician Award
MOCEP Administrator of the Year
This award recognizes an administrator deserving special recognition for their dedication to the delivery of emergency medical care in Missouri. *This award is open to both physicians and non-physicians.
Submit Your NominationResident Awards
MOCEP Resident Research Achievement Award
Recognizes an emergency medicine resident physician for excellence in original research contributing to the advancement of Emergency Medicine.
Who is eligible?
- Emergency Medicine Residents who are current members of MOCEP.
MOCEP Resident Academic Excellence Award
Acknowledges a resident physician for outstanding academic accomplishments, including scholarly work, research presentations, or publications.
Who is eligible?
- Emergency Medicine Residents who are current members of MOCEP
Student Award
MOCEP Medical Student Academic Excellence Award
Recognizes a graduating medical student pursuing EM who demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership, service, and commitment to the specialty.
Who is eligible?
- Medical Students who are leaning toward Emergency Medicine who are current members of MOCEP