CATS recognizes the outstanding leadership of its members at its annual meeting held in September. Kindly review for each for deadlines. Full descriptions, as well as the previous winners, are linked.
| Award | Description | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Achievement Award | At the discretion of the CATS Executive, this award is given to a CATS member who has made a lasting impact on the practice of thoracic surgery | Selected by the CATS Executive Committee |
| Distinguished Service Award | The CATS membership is encouraged to nominate “unsung” heroes to be recognized with this distinction. | Nominations due: April 30 annually |
| Pearson Lectureship | This prestigious lectureship is awarded annually to a distinguished surgeon selected by the Annual Program and Executive Committees. Pearon lecturers are granted honorary CATS memberships. | Selected by the CATS Executive Committee |
| Traveling Fellowships (Staff) | The goal of this traveling fellowship is to promote interaction and learning between CATS members and the international community of general thoracic surgeons. | Applications due: March 1 annually |
| Traveling Fellowships (Resident) | The goal of this traveling fellowship is to promote interaction and learning between residents and CATS members. | Applications due: March 1 annually |
| STS Annual Meeting Support (Residents) | STS funding is available to support a CATS resident member to attend the STS annual meeting. | Applications due: December 1 annually |
| CATS Mission Projects | $5k is available CATS Mission Project | March 1, 2024 |
| CATS Research Projects | $25k is available CATS Research Grant | April 1, 2024 |
| Ginsberg Research Award | Awarded at the annual conference to the highest ranked oral presentation given by a CATS resident member | Abstract deadline: Spring annually |
| Duranceau Research Award | Awarded at the annual conference to the highest ranked poster presentation given by a CATS resident member | Abstract deadline: Spring annually |
| Invited Lectureships | Lectureships at the invitation of the CATS Executive and Program Committees | Selected by the CATS Executive Committee |