Each year, the Maryland Chapter, College of Cardiology (MDACC) recognizes dedication to and excellence in cardiovascular medicine in the state of Maryland. These distinct and special awards are presented at the Annual Meeting. Nominations can be sent to the MDACC Chapter Office by September 15th of each year to be considered by the chapter awards committee.

Founder's Award
The recipient is honored for his/her contribution(s) through initiating, developing and sustaining a significant and worthy change in the mission, goals, activities and/or policies of the Maryland Chapter, College of Cardiology (MDACC) through exceptional, sustained leadership to the Chapter.

2010            Donald Dembo, MD, FACC
2011            Roger Leonard

Distinguished Service Award
The recipient is honored for exceptional dedication and service to the members, committees, council and/or staff of the Maryland Chapter, College of Cardiology (MDACC).

Special Achievement Award
The recipient is recognized for his/her exceptional and outstanding support of a specific project or goal that is a direct reflection of the mission of the Maryland Chapter, College of Cardiology (MDACC).  This award can also be bestowed for exceptional and outstanding support of worthy projects of other organizations, the purpose of which the MDACC strongly supports.

2010            Scott Friedman, MD, FACC
2011            Frank Ryan

Presidential Citation
The recipient is recognized for continued dedicated service, usually for several years, that results in strengthening cardiovascular medicine.  As a result of action by the recipient, resources are available so that others may carry on widely recognized and acclaimed programs that further the mission of the Chapter, assist in fighting cardiovascular disease and/or strengthen the health care community in a positive way for the citizen of Maryland.

Legislature of the Year
This chapter award is given to lawmakers who rise to the challenge and combat cardiovascular disease.

2010            Delegate Sue Kullen
2010            Senator Roy Dyson
2011            Senator Catherine Pugh