The Gustav O. Lienhard Award is presented annually by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in honor of Gustav O. Lienhard, Chairman of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1986. The award--a medal and $25,000--recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in improving health care services in the United States. Support for the award is provided by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Each year a selection committee appointed by the IOM reviews nominations based on selection criteria that reflect the ideals and work of Mr. Lienhard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The award is presented at the IOM's October Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The award ceremony affords an opportunity to both honor the recipients and recognize their achievements throughout the health care community.

Congratulations to the 2008 Gustav O. Lienhard Award recipient, John E. Wennberg.

Other recent recipients of the award include: Howard H. Hiatt, Aaron T. Beck, Robert H. Brook, and Kenneth W. Kizer. Click here for the complete list of past recipients of the Gustav O. Lienhard Award.

If you have questions about the award or the nominations process, contact us at Lienhard@nas.edu or 202.334.2177.