Pask Award for Bravery

The Pask Award for Bravery is named after Prof Edgar A Pask OBE to honour his pioneering contributions to anaesthesia and his groundbreaking work in developing life-saving techniques in aviation medicine. This award is given to anaesthetists who have demonstrated exceptional bravery in the performance of their clinical duties, in a single meritorious act or consistently and faithfully over a long period. 

Recipients

2021

• Catalin Denciu: In recognition of the gallantry taking the initiative, whilst performing your clinical duties, to rescue patients during a severe fire knowing it to be exacerbated by high levels of oxygen and without regard for his personal safety
• Ian Roberts: in recognition of the selfless act of bravery at the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2020 in the rescue of French Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean from a crash and fire
• David Smith: In recognition of the gallantry taking the initiative, whilst performing your clinical duties, to rescue patients during a severe fire knowing it to be exacerbated by high levels of oxygen and without regard for his personal safety

2018

• Chris Monk: In recognition of his gallantry in rescuing individuals following a boat explosion
• Richard Harris: In recognition of his bravery during the cave rescue of the Wild Boar football team

2016

• Matt Smith: In recognition of the support given during the Leytonstone station attack

2015

• Edward Curtis: In recognition of his immense courage in going to the rescue of a colleague under attack at considerable personal risk

2014

• Rachael Crave: In recognition of distinguished service to anaesthesia during conflict overseas
• 21 Regular and Reserve Defence Anaesthetists who served in Afghanistan
• Rola Hallam: In recognition of distinguished service to anaesthesia during conflict overseas

2013

• Royal United Bath Intensive Care Unit: In recognition of their courageous response to a fire that broke out on 21st November 2011

2012

• 138 Regular and Reserve Defence Anaesthetists who served in Afghanistan

2010

• Members of Defence Anaesthesia who served in Iraq

2009

• Anthea Mowat: For services to SAS doctors
• Keith Thomson: In recognition of Mercy Ships charity work
• David Scott: For safety, equipment and standards work

2008

• Tony Nightingale: For safety and standards work

2007

• Harrie Cooke: For safety and standards work
• Tony Wilkes: For safety and standards work

2006

• Clive Bray: For safety and standards work
• Sarah Hodges: In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Association and to education in anaesthesia for the developing world

2003

• Fairer: Intavent Ltd
• Bruce Goodman
• Nora Starkey
• David Upstone

2002

• Christopher Clough: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and for his distinguished contribution as Managing Director of Datex-Ohmeda from 1998 to 2002

2001

• Dr Douglas E F Newton: In recognition of his distinguished contribution as Assistant Editor of the journal Anaesthesia 1989-2000
• Dr Rosemary Mason: In recognition of her distinguished contribution as Assistant Editor of the journal Anaesthesia 1990-2000
• Dr Frederick L Roberts: In recognition of his services to the Association as coordinator of technical exhibits
• Dr Rosemary MacDonald: In recognition of her services as lead postgraduate dean in anaesthesia
• Dr Margaret Stockwell: In recognition of her invaluable work as Chair of the International Relations Committee

2000

• Dr Patrick J Breen: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and as Convenor of the Irish Standing Committee from 1996-1999
• Dr J Edmund Charlton: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and as Editor of Anaesthesia News from 1992-1999
• Triservice Anaesthetic Society: For standards work
• Nick Newton: For standards work
• Saxon Ridley: Editor of the journal Anaesthesia
• Maurice Freeman: Barema

1999

• Hilary A Aitken: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and for her role in running the Association stand from 1993-1999
• Philip J Bickford Smith: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and for his invaluable work in promoting the safety and standards of anaesthesia
• Professor JP Howard Fee: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and for his distinguished contributions as Assistant Editor of the journal Anaesthesia from 1991-1999
• James Dougall: Abbott Laboratories Datex - Ohmeda
• Sean McDevitt
• Laurie Marks
• Mark Haywood
• Les Smith
• Geoff Hall-Davis

1998

• John C Edwards: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and his role as curator of the Association's art competition
• Paul Fenton: In recognition of his invaluable work in establishing anaesthesia services in Malawi
• David Zuck: For services to the Association of Anaesthetists and his promotion of the history of the specialty

1997

• Mr Norman Burn: In recognition of his important contribution to the specialty as Chief Technician to Professor Pask and in particular in the design of ventilators and other anaesthetic equipment
• John F Cahill: In recognition of his invaluable work as Secretary and Chair of the International Relations Committee
• Ian McLellan: In recognition of his invaluable work as the Association's Honorary Librarian
• David J Wilkinson: In recognition of his invaluable work as Honorary Archivist and for his work in chairing the Organising Committee of the Sesquicentennial Meeting
• Richard G Walsh: For his work in fostering the relationship between the Association and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, and for his outstanding contribution as President of the 11th World Congress in Sydney in 1996
• Gregory Wotherspoon: In recognition of his distinguished service to anaesthesia as President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and to the 11th World Congress in Sydney in 1996
• Ian White: In recognition of his invaluable work in promoting close co-operation between the Association and the Canadian Anaesthetists Association

1996

• Michael J Dobson: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Association and to education in anaesthesia in the developing world

1995

• Bernard Hayes: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the promotion of the safety and standards of anaesthesia
• Roger J Eltringham: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Association and to education in anaesthesia for the developing world

1994

• Michael T Inman: Distinguished service to the specialty of anaesthesia and to the Association both in the United Kingdom and Overseas

1992

• Archibald IJ Brain: In recognition of his development of the laryngeal mask airway
• Ronald Greenbaum: In recognition of his work as Assistant Editor of Anaesthesia for many years
• John N Horton: In recognition of his work as founding Editor of Anaesthesia News
• Peter W Thompson: For his contribution to the development of British standards for anaesthesia
• Ian Verner: For his contribution as Press Officer to the Association's Diamond Jubilee celebration

1991

• Ruth Hutchinson: In recognition of services to anaesthesia in Africa
• Mr Robert Stratton: In recognition of his contribution to the safe practice of anaesthesia through his work with the British Standards Institute

1990

• Leon Kaufman: In recognition of his contribution to the Anaesthesia Literature section of Anaesthesia for many years
• Wendy E Scott: In recognition of her services to the Association by running the Association exhibition stand
• Mr Raymond Sugg: In recognition of his many contributions to the Association and to anaesthesia as Secretary of Barema
• Ralph S Vaughan: In recognition of his services to the Association as coordinator of technical exhibits

1989

• Patrick Butler: In recognition of his gallant act at the scene of the airline crash on the motorway near Kegworth on 8th January 1989
• Eugene Egan: In recognition of his services in Africa
• David Savage: For his outstanding contribution to the knowledge of chemistry of muscle relaxants
• Michael J Mowbray: In recognition of his gallant act at the scene of the airline crash on the motorway near Kegworth on 8th January 1989

1988

• Maurice Frederick Freeman Esq: Valuable advice over many years to the Association in pursuit of highest standards in manufacture of equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation
• John Edward Fairfield: Gallant conduct at the King's Cross Underground Station disaster, November 1987

1987

• Valerie Major: Distinguished services to teaching and practice of anaesthesia in India
• Philip Robert Rayner: Gallant action at air crash in January 1987 near Donnington Park
• Leonard Frederick George Small: Valuable advice over many years to the Association in pursuit of safety

1986

• Air Commodore Anthony J Merrifield, RAF: Distinguished service to anaesthesia, aviation medicine and the Association
• Sampson Lipton: Distinguished service in the field of relief of chronic pain
• Peter Cull Esq, FMAA: Long connection with the Association as an unofficial honorary artistic adviser
• Ruth E Mansfield, MBE: Long and distinguished career in London in peace/war, and abroad in India

1985

• Professor Dr med Dietrich Fritz Kettler: President of the German Society (Joint Meeting)
• Professor Dr med Horst Otto Soteckel: Organiser German Joint Meeting
• Wilfred Maurice Brown: Distinguished contributions to medicine and the specialty of anaesthesia
• Margaret Longden: Health contributions to Anaesthesia and the Association's Council
• Cyril George Jones: Service to anaesthesia in peace and war

1984

• Professor Harry Grant-Whyte: Pioneer South African Anaesthetist
• W Denis A Smith: Long service to the specialty and its history
• Patricia Coyle: Medical missionary Uganda

1983

• Lieutenant Colonel James Anderson: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Lieutenant Commander D J Baker: Falklands Campaign
• Major A K Banerjee: Falklands Campaign
• Lieutenant Commander Ian F Geraghty: Falklands Campaign
• Major Malcolm Jowitt: Falklands Campaign
• Lieutenant Colonel Richard J Knight: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Commander Stephen B Merrill: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Commander Richard A Moody: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Lieutenant Stephen J Squires: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Lieutenant E J Stoot: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Lieutenant Sean Q M Tighe: Falklands Campaign
• Surgeon Lieutenant Commander A Yates: Falklands Campaign
• Captain R Wagon: Falklands Campaign

1982

• Donald Varley Bateman: Service to anaesthesia
• Francis Fisher Waddy: Pioneer of recovery wards

1981

• John Scott Inkster: Service to anaesthesia
• Michael William Johnstone: Pioneer of Halothane anaesthesia
• Peter Papworth: East African Flying Doctor Service

1980

• Ernest Kenneth Hilard: Senior Technician
• Jack Moyers: Organiser USA Joint Meeting

1979

• Richard Henry Salt: Senior Technician
• Professor Frank N Prior: Medical missionary (India)
• Kenneth Bernard Pinson: Long and distinguished service to anaesthesia
• Andrew Tindal: Pioneer of Hyperbaric anaesthesia
• Professor James D Robertson: Long and distinguished service to anaesthesia

1978

• FI Haxholdt: President Danish Society (Joint Meeting)
• Michael Philip Coplans: Long service
• Zoltan Lett: Service to anaesthesia (Hong Kong)
• Professor Karl H Weiss: President West German Society (Joint Meeting)

1977

• Mrs Muriel Pask: Widow of Professor Pask
• Philip Michael Finch: Moorgate Disaster
• George Harold Ellis:Vice President and Organiser 1968 World Congress
• Oswald Peter Dinnick: Long service to the Association (Standards)
• Roger Bryce-Smith: Former Editor of Anaesthesia
• Erik Jacobsen: President Danish Society (Joint Meeting)
• Professor William W Mapleson: Physicist