MOCEP Awards
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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 twelve 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.
Selection Criteria
This award is presented each year to one physician and one resident member of the Missouri College of Emergency Physicians who best exemplifies the spirit, skill, and dedication of America’s emergency physicians. Board members are not eligible for the award. Attributes which may be considered include:
- Compassionate patient care with high levels of patient satisfaction.
- Community service.
- Collaboration with nurses, EMT’s, and ancillary hospital staff.
- Advancement of emergency medicine through teaching, involvement in hospital activities or organized medicine.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Lifetime 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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
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.
Resident 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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
MOCEP Resident Academic Excellence Award
Acknowledges a resident physician for outstanding academic accomplishments, including scholarly work, research presentations, or publications.
Who is eligible?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.
Nominations are accepted December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
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?
Who can nominate?
Nominations will be accepted from MOCEP members. The nominator is responsible for submitting all required nomination materials.