Kansas Humanitarian Award
2020 Kansas Humanitarian Award
Joseph LeMaster, MD, MPH, FAAFP (Kansas City)
Eligibility criteria:
- Is a member of the KAFP in good standing.
Selection criteria:
- Provides compassionate care for an indigent population.
- Displays human values by showing support and care with respect and dignity, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion and social status.
Past Kansas Humanitarian Award Recipients
2019 S. Todd Stephens, MD, FAAFP (Wichita)
2017 Robert Freelove, MD (Salina)
2012 Carol A. Johnson, MD (Wichita)
2010 Paul Jaster, MD NATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENT
2009 Jana Nisly, MD (Abbyville, KS & San Salvador)
2007 Steve Lemons, MD, FAAFP (Andover)
Nominate a Kansas family physician for this award
Do you know a Kansas family physician deserving of this honor? KAFP wants to hear from you!
Nominations may come from patients, colleagues or members of the community. This award is not given every year; it is awarded at the discretion of the KAFP Communications and Awards Committee. Awards are presented during the annual conference, Fam Med Forward.
Nomination deadline
December 1
Benefits
The award recipient is acknowledged with the distinct honor of being named the Kansas Humanitarian in the following ways:
- News release announcement to be distributed to all Kansas media outlets and communities important to recipient.
- Feature story in the Kansas Family Physician journal.
- Recognition by KAFP leadership with a plaque, given at the KAFP biggest event of the year, Fam Med Forward.