Pioneer Award

• Open to HFSA members of all professional disciplines (not including patient and caregivers)
• Individuals that made significant contributions as an innovator and pioneer in the field of heart failure may be nominated
• Past winners of the award are not eligible 

Evaluation of nominees and selection of the recipient will be chosen by a majority vote of the Awards Committee and submitted to the HFSA Board of Directors for approval.

Each nomination should consist of:

• A Letter of recommendation from a nominator highlighting the individual’s innovative role in heart failure and how it influenced setting the stage for future generations of providers.
• Nominee CV or resume

Nominations may only be made by HFSA members in good standing. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

2023 – Jeffrey Towbin, MD, FHFSA, FACC, FAAP, FAHA

2022 – William Abraham, MD

2021 – JoAnn Lindenfeld, MD, FHFSA