Awards

Robert B. Smith, II, MD Award

Named in honor of Dr. Robert B. Smith, III, the first recipient of the Georgia Vascular Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for his lifetime of dedication to the teaching and training of residents and fellows in the field of vascular surgery, this award recognizes the significant contribution of residents and fellows in their fields of research and has been made possible through a generous contribution from the Georgia Vascular Foundation.

Award Eligibility
Past Recipients
Katherine Owsiany, MD, PhD receiving award
Katherine Owsiany, MD, PhD (PGY2) Emory University School of Medicine – Winner of the 2024 Robert B. Smith, III, MD Resident Award
Zachery Aldaher, DO - 2025 Winner
Zackery Aldaher, DO – PGY2 Medical College of Georgia – Augusta University.  Winner of the 2025 Rosenthal Resident Poster Competition Award.

Rosenthal Resident Poster Award

Named in honor of Dr. David Rosenthal, for his dedication to the teaching and training of residents and fellows in the state of Georgia throughout his career.  This award recognizes the significant contribution of residents and fellows in their fields of research and has been made possible through a generous contribution from The David Rosenthal Memorial Fund and the Georgia Vascular Foundation.

Award Eligibility
Past Recipients