About the Award
The Circle of Honor award was created to recognize selected industry partners, foundations and individuals who are not orthopaedic surgeons for their sustained outstanding service and contributions to the science of sports medicine. Criteria for honorees requires that they be respected, recognized and generous patrons of AOSSM and the medical community, who have set a standard of excellence and advancement for development, education and financial support in the science of medicine, optimally in the area of sports. Honorees have demonstrated a longtime commitment to the advancement of medicine through their investment in research, education and advocacy.
Award Recipients
Jack McVicker
2023
The Aircast Foundation
Smith + Nephew
2023
Reinhold Schmieding
2020
Founder and CEO, Arthrex
Michael McBrayer
2020
Senior Vice President, Global Business and Professional Relations, DJO Global
Kenneth Langone
2020
Chair, Board of Trustees, NYU Langone Medical Center
Stanley Druckenmiller
2020
Chairman of the Board, Harlem Children’s Zone