About the Award
The Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence is given annually to recognize outstanding research published in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach and focused on injury prevention and recovery for female athletes.
The award is named in honor of Frank R. Noyes, MD, an internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon and leader in sports medicine, known for advancing the diagnosis and treatment of complex knee conditions. Over a distinguished career, he has made lasting contributions to the field including the founding of one of the country’s earliest fellowship programs, mentoring more than 150 surgeons, and serving in key leadership roles within the Society.
The Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research & Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, supports this award as part of its mission to advance orthopaedic research and education worldwide.
Research in this category submitted within a calendar year will be eligible for the following year’s award.
2027 recipient to be announced at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Boston! Research submitted through December 31, 2026 will be eligible for the 2027 award.
For more information about submitting, please review the Sports Health submission guidelines. For questions, please contact Jeanine Robitaille: [email protected]
