ISAKOS Awards

The ISAKOS Fellowship and Awards Program is committed to recognizing and honoring researchers whose work has contributed to better understanding and communication within the fields of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

To be considered for an ISAKOS award, an applicant must first submit an abstract for the ISAKOS Congress at Call for Abstracts. Upon confirmation of the abstract's submission, return to this page to learn more about the various awards. Award application details are available below for each award by clicking on the award title.

Applicants, please note: Presenting authors are allowed one submission per award. Additionally, each abstract may only be applied to one of the following awards. Award applications are due by September 10, 2024. Individuals are only permitted to receive one award or fellowship per Congress.

Freddie Fu Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by Smith+Nephew

In honor of renowned orthopaedic surgeon, ISAKOS Past President and inspirational leader, the Freddie Fu Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest pinnacle of honor bestowed by ISAKOS—established to recognize an ISAKOS Member for their distinguished service to the Society, plus their significant contributions to the field(s) of arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.

Learn more about the Freddie Fu Lifetime Achievement Award

Peter J. Fowler Career Clinical Educator Award

Created in honor of Dr. Peter Fowler, the first president of ISAKOS, and a pioneer in the development of sport medicine in Canada, the Peter J. Fowler Career Clinical Educator Award recognizes an ISAKOS member who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to educational outcomes and medical education throughout their career. The inaugural award will be presented at the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich.

John J. Joyce Award

In 1981, Dr. John J. Joyce III offered a monetary prize for the best arthroscopy paper read by an orthopaedic surgery resident or fellow during the Scientific Program of the 4th Congress of the International Arthroscopy Association in Rio de Janeiro. Joyce then endowed a prize to be awarded at every IAA Congress thereafter. The award was created with the intention to stimulate and reward younger members who contribute high-quality data and presentations.

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Richard B. Caspari Award

Richard B. Caspari was an innovator, teacher and leader in the field of Arthroscopy. Beginning at the 2003 ISAKOS Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, a monetary prize in honor of Caspari was awarded to the best upper extremity paper read at the scientific program of the congress. The Richard B. Caspari award was established with the intention of stimulating and rewarding upper extremity focused abstracts and presentations.

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Jan I. Gillquist Scientific Research Award

Jan I. Gillquist was a pioneer in the fields of knee surgery and sports medicine, well known for his dedication to the scientific method, most particularly related to the systematic approach to the entire chain of treatment of knee injuries; a correct diagnosis and pre-operative assessment, surgery and post-operative rehabilitation and the treatment of ACL injuries without surgery but with rehabilitation alone. According to Prof. Guillquist, "Everything was possible and nothing impossible to question." His passion was good science, correct science, and he was never afraid of sharp and critical questions; everything should be questioned and systematically studied.

Gary G. Poehling Award

Former ISAKOS President, Gary G. Poehling, is an innovator, teacher and leader in the field of Arthroscopy--specializing in the elbow, wrist and hand. Beginning at the 2017 ISAKOS Congress in Shanghai, China, a monetary prize in honor of Dr. Poehling is to be awarded to the best Elbow, Wrist and Hand paper read during the scientific program of the ISAKOS Congress.

Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award

Sponsored by Innovate Ortho

In 1989, The International Society of the Knee established a Young Investigator's Research Award in memory of Professor Albert Trillat. Past President and founder of the International Society of the Knee, Trillat was a pioneer in knee surgery and sports traumatology. This award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding clinical laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee.

Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award

The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award was created in 1995 to recognize the researchers(s) who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of sports medicine, such as the care and prevention of injuries.

Paolo Aglietti Award

Made possible by a generous grant from Nicolaas C. Budhiparama, Jr. & Inge Widjaja
Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation for Arthroplasty & Sports Medicine

ISAKOS is pleased to announce the Paolo Aglietti Award for Knee Arthroplasty. This award is in recognition of Professor Aglietti's numerous contributions to knee surgery as a prolific researcher, teacher and surgeon. Professor Aglietti served as Chairman of the ISAKOS Knee Committee and was ISAKOS President from 2007-2009.

Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award

Made possible by a generous grant from The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was conceived in 2005 by the Patellofemoral Foundation and ISAKOS to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability.