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Renaissance Chicago Hotel • Chicago, ILSunday, May 3, 2026
The ASGE Honorary Awards, presented during the Crystal Awards Gala, represent a distinguished segment of the ceremony, celebrating individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. These prestigious awards are a testament to the recipients' enduring impact in areas such as clinical practice, research, education, and leadership within the endoscopy community.
California Pacific Medical Center, Interventional Endoscopy Services San Francisco, CA
“To be recognized by the ASGE with the Rudolf Schindler Award is an extraordinary honor that I accept with deep humility…asking ‘what do we need?’ has shaped every procedure I perform, with innovation emerging from daily practice…this award represents the privilege of preserving and restoring organs and sparing patients more invasive interventions.”
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Massachusetts General Hospital Gastroenterology Boston, MA
“While the Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual’s contributions to the ASGE and its members…[every accomplishment] represents a team effort involving so many wonderful colleagues and ASGE staff…Everything we’ve achieved together ultimately improves healthcare delivery for our patients…[this award is] an incredible reminder of why we do what we do as members of this exceptional Society.”
Longboat Key, FL
"I am honored to receive The Distinguished Service Award. My work at ASGE, and the relationships made at ASGE, have been a source of great professional and personal happiness. Thank you ASGE, for allowing me to be part of the ASGE family."
Mayo Clinic Florida Jacksonville, FL
“I am profoundly honored to be recipient of this wonderful award and recognition…[my path] has been shaped by mentorship and positive experiences…I took advantage of opportunities to grow as a student, clinician and person…[I remain] committed to medical education and training so that all persons can have the opportunity to practice the art of medicine.”
Swedish Gastroenterology - First HillSeattle, WA
“I am deeply honored to receive the ASGE Distinguished Educator Award and view it as both a privilege and a responsibility…AI is rapidly transforming gastroenterology…[this award reflects] the collective work of an extraordinary community and reinforces my commitment to education, evidence, and patient-centered care.”
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Digestive Disease Center Boston, MA
“I am deeply honored to receive the 2026 ASGE Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring Award…[mentorship] has been at the heart of my professional life…[the most lasting impact] is through the people we mentor…[this honor] reinforces my commitment to the next generation of endoscopic investigators and educators.”
IU Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology At University Hospital Indianapolis, IN
“I am incredibly honored to accept the ASGE Master Endoscopist Award…[this recognition] reflects a career dedicated to translating innovation into clinical practice and improved patient outcomes…[I share] this honor with my mentors, colleagues, and trainees.”
Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA
“Being recognized as a Master Endoscopist by the ASGE is truly an incredible honor…[this recognition] reflects an ongoing journey shaped by mentorship and teamwork…[it reminds me] that mastery is an ongoing process of learning, reflection, and growth…[any recognition I receive] is a reflection of extraordinary teamwork…[above all] I am indebted to our patients.”
"It is a tremendous honor to become a Master of the ASGE. I am intrinsically motivated to improve patient care by advancing our understanding of how to better manage GI diseases through research and to share this knowledge through writing and teaching. I have found that the more I give, the more I gain, both professionally and personally, through the many incredible people I have been fortunate to work with throughout my career and the patients I have had the privilege of treating."
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit - University of Sao Paulo Medical School São Paulo, BRAZIL
“It is with immense joy and gratitude that I receive the prestigious ASGE International Service Award…[this recognition] represents years of dedication to excellence and innovation…[it inspires] me to continue contributing to the advancement of endoscopy on a global scale…[this honor] renews my enthusiasm to strive for excellence.”
Senior Vice President of the US Endoscopy division at FUJIFILM HealthCare Americas Corporation Lexington, MA
“To me, this distinguished award is not only about past achievements Fujifilm has made…[it is] an expression of expectation for Fujifilm’s continued contributions to the market…[we partner] with endoscopists and industry leaders…[and] look forward to a future where noninvasive procedures become the standard of care…[Fujifilm] will be leading the way in endoscopic imaging innovation.”
Morgantown, WV
“My association with the ASGE began with a letter in January 1981…[the Society] subsumed a major portion of my professional career…[it remains] a modern, vibrant organization…[I am] immensely proud to have been part of this endeavor…[I am] overwhelmed by the honor signified by the President’s Award.”
