This award is given annually to recognize quality in family practice education. The nominee must be a member of the Academy and should be involved in teaching at a student level, resident level or in the continuing education of family physicians.

Each Iowa residency program is encouraged to submit a nomination for this award. Students, practicing family physicians and educators also need to consider nominating someone.

Past recipients:
1978 Vernon Schlaser, M.D.
1979 Richard Caplan, M.D.
1980 Harold Moessner, M.D.
1981 Robert Rakel, M.D.
1982 Reuben Widmer, M.D.
1984 Phil Mathias, M.D.
1985 John Murphy, M.D.
1986 Glenys Williams, M.D.
1987 Loren Parker, M.D.
1988 Richard Munns, M.D.
1989 Karl Jauch, M.D.
1990 Donald A.F. Nelson, M.D.
1992 Charles Driscoll, M.D.
1993 Stanton Danielson, M.D.
1994 Monte Skaufle, M.D.
1995 John W. Ely, M.D.
1996 Kim Brandt, M.D.
1997 Eric Evans, M.D.
1998 Michael Sparacino, D.O.
1999 Gerald Mc Gowan, M.D.
2000 Marvin R. Huff, D.O.
2001 George Bergus, M.D.
2002 Gerald Jogerst, M.D.
2003 R. Reid Boom, M.D.
2004 Barcey Levy, M.D., Ph.D
2005 John Sutherland, M.D.
2006 Charles Zelnick, M.D.
2007 Jim Young, M.D.