Awards & Recognition

The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine recognizes individuals whose leadership, service, education, research, clinical contributions, and vision have helped advance hyperbaric medicine.

RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP IN HYPERBARIC MEDICINE

Honoring Those Who Make a Difference

Progress in hyperbaric medicine is shaped by professionals who devote their careers to clinical care, education, research, leadership, and service. ACHM’s awards recognize individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on the field.

ERIC P. KINDWALL AWARD

Advancing the Field Through Lifelong Contributions

The Eric P. Kindwall Award honors individuals whose careers reflect a sustained commitment to hyperbaric medicine through education, clinical practice, research, professional leadership, and service to the field.

Named in honor of Dr. Eric P. Kindwall, a pioneering physician and educator in hyperbaric medicine, the award recognizes the type of long-term professional contribution that helped shape the specialty’s development. Learn More About Dr. Eric P. Kindwall

Recent Eric P. Kindwall Award Recipients

2023-Gregory Bohn, MD

2023– Tyler Sexton, MD

KEN LOCKLEAR VISIONARY AWARD

Recognition for Vision and Leadership

The Ken Locklear Visionary Award recognizes individuals whose vision, leadership, and forward-looking contributions have helped influence the continued growth and advancement of hyperbaric medicine.

The award celebrates professionals who demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and perspective to help move the specialty forward.

Recent Ken Locklear Visionary Award Recipients

2023-Steven N. Wyman, MD

The Eric P. Kindwall, MD Award of Excellence in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine

Prior Recipients

2019 Thomas M. Bozzuto, MD
2018 E. George Wolf, MD, Col (ret) USAF, FUHM
2017 Helen Gelly, MD
2015 Keith Van Meter, MD, FACEP, FACHM
2015 William Zamboni, MD, FACHM
2014 Thomas Serena, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA
2013 Caroline Fife, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA
2012 Jeffrey Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS
2011 Robert Bartlett, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA

The Ken Locklear Visionary Award

Prior Recipients

2019 Paul J. Sheffield, PhD, CAsP, CHT
2018 Stephen R. Thom, MD, PhD
2017 Allene Creacy
2015 Ted Gurnee
2014 Edgar Otto
2013 Kevan Corsan, CHWS
2012 Kenneth Locklear, CHWS

HONORING A LEGACY OF CONTRIBUTION

Today's Contributions Shape Tomorrow's Possibilities

ACHM’s awards reflect the many ways professionals contribute to hyperbaric medicine through clinical care, teaching, research, leadership, safety, collaboration, and service. By recognizing these contributions, ACHM helps preserve the history of the specialty while honoring those who continue to influence its future.

What awards does ACHM present?

ACHM currently recognizes professional contribution through the Eric P. Kindwall Award and the Ken Locklear Visionary Award.

What is the Eric P. Kindwall Award?

The Eric P. Kindwall Award recognizes individuals whose careers demonstrate sustained contribution to hyperbaric medicine through areas such as education, clinical practice, research, leadership, and professional service.

Who was Eric P. Kindwall?

Dr. Eric P. Kindwall was a physician, educator, researcher, and early leader in hyperbaric medicine. He also served as the first official Executive Director of ACHM.

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What is the Ken Locklear Visionary Award?

The Ken Locklear Visionary Award is presented by the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion for the field of hyperbaric medicine.

Established in 2012, the award was named in honor of Ken Locklear, whom ACHM remembers as an educator, innovator, leader, entrepreneur, and visionary in the field of hyperbaric medicine.

Are these awards still active?

Yes. ACHM has confirmed that both the Eric P. Kindwall Award and the Ken Locklear Visionary Award remain active.

Explore ACHM's History

Discover the people, milestones, and contributions that have shaped the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine since 1983.

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