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Golden jubilee celebration of the Carol Nachman Award

June 24, 2022: Recipients of the Carol Nachman Award, past winners, and members of the board of trustees inscribed the Golden Book of Wiesbaden City Hall.

Golden jubilee of the Carol Nachman Award ceremony
Golden jubilee of the Carol Nachman Award ceremony

Golden jubilee celebration of the Carol Nachman Award

The Carol Nachman Award, considered one of the most significant accolades in the field of rheumatology, has been honoring outstanding researchers and clinicians since its inception in 1972. This prestigious prize, valued at 37,500 Euros, is a testament to the ground-breaking work being done in the realm of rheumatology.

Over the years, the Award has been bestowed upon a number of eminent professionals. In 1978, Professor Dr. Steffen Gay was among the first recipients. More recently, Professor Dr. Angela Zink received the Award in 2016, and this year, Professor Dr. Maarten Boers and Professor Dr. Maria-Antonietta D'Agostino have been recognised for their contributions.

Notable past recipients also include Professor Dr. Renate Gay (1984), Professor Dr. Jürgen Braun (2000), and Dieter Wiek, who was honoured for his lifetime achievements. The list of awardees is a veritable who's who of leading scientists and clinicians in the field of rheumatology from around the world.

The Award is administered by a Board of Trustees, which includes prominent figures such as Professor Dr. Elisabeth Märker-Hermann, the Chair, and Professor Dr. Andreas Schwarting and Professor Dr. Philipp Drees. Another esteemed member of the Board is Professor Dr. Désirée van der Heijde, a former recipient of the Award.

While detailed lists of past recipients are not widely available in publicly accessible sources, those interested in a comprehensive list are advised to contact the organisations or institutions that administer the Carol Nachman Award, such as professional rheumatology societies or research institutes involved in funding or sponsoring the Award.

The Carol Nachman Award was first introduced in Wiesbaden Province, and since then, it has grown to become the world's most prestigious award in the field of rheumatology. It serves as a beacon of excellence, inspiring future generations of researchers and clinicians to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of rheumatology.

Science and medical-conditions in the field of rheumatology have gained significant attention, thanks to the ground-breaking work being acknowledged by the prestigious Carol Nachman Award. The Award, a testament to the health-and-wellness advancements in this specific area, has been bestowed upon a veritable who's who of leading scientists and clinicians, inspiring future generations.

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