Past awards

The Association used to grant the following awards:

• The Featherstone Certificate (awarded from 2001-2013)
• The Charles King Award (awarded from 2006-2013)
• The Editors’ Award (awarded from 2008-2013)
• The Council Award (awarded from 2008-2013)
• The Langton Hewer Award (awarded from 2006-2013)
• Anniversary Medal
• Association Award
• Foundation Award
• Vice-President Medal

Featherstone Certificate

The Featherstone Award was instituted in 2001 in memory of Dr Henry Featherstone, founder of the Association, and is made to practising anaesthetists in acknowledgement of their substantial contribution to the practice of anaesthesia. This award is made by Council.

• 2001 Professor Rajinder Mirakhur
• 2002 Dr Gavin Kenny
• 2003 Professor Alan Aitkenhead
• 2004 Professor Peter Hutton
• 2005 Professor Jennifer Hunter
• 2006 Professor John Sear
• 2007 Dr Neil Morton
• 2008 Professor David Rowbotham
• 2009 Professor Robert Sneyd
• 2010 Professor Ravi Mahajan
• 2011 Tim Cook

The Charles King Award

The award was instituted to enable Council to honour those who have rendered significant services to the heritage of anaesthesia in general or to the museum and archives of the AAGBI in particular.

• 1999 Akitomo Matsuki
• 2000 David Wilkinson
• 2001 Neil Adams
• 2002 Adrian Padfield
• 2011 Alistair McKenzie
• 2012 Barbara Thornley

The Editors’ Award

The award was instituted to enable the Council of the Association to honour those who have rendered significant editorial services to the Association and its publications.

• 2008 William Harrop-Griffiths
• 2009 Jeremy Langton, David Bogod, Hilary Aitken
• 2010 Alistair Chambers, Rajinder K Mirakhur
• 2011 Paul Clyburn, David Goldhill
• 2013 Nigel Bedforth, Valerie Bythell, Surbhi Malhotra

The Council Award

The award was instituted to enable the Council of the Association to honour those who have served on the Association Council either as an elected or a co-opted member.

• 2008 Diana Dickson, Neil Adams, Sean McDevitt, Charles Johnston, Neil Mackenzie
• 2009 John McAdoo, Alastair Chambers, Nicholas Denny, Chandra Kumar, Christopher Meadows, Judith Hulf, David Whitaker, David Rowbotham, Hilary Aitken
• 2010 Felicity Howard, Ranjit Verma, Richard Young, Alistair McKenzie, Michael Wee, Susan Williams
• 2011 J Bernard Liban, David Bogod, Richard Birks, Robert Broomhead, Robert Sneyd
• 2012 Ian Johnston, Neil McGuire, Jeanne Moriarty, Peter Nightingale

The Langton Hewer Award

The award was instituted to enable Council to honour those members of the medical trade who have made significant contributions to anaesthesia or to the Association.

• 2003 Abbott Laboratories, Datex-Ohmeda, Intavent, Smiths Medical
• 2008 Nicki Dill (Intavent), Colin Hughes (GE), Ronan Moran (Abbott)
• 2010 Terry Longman, Doug McIvor, Paul Sim
• 2011 Tracy Coates, Joan Russell

Anniversary Medal recipients

• 2024 Dr Michael Charlesworth | Dr Stuart Edwardson | Dr Robert Fleming | Dr Rory Page | Dr John Ward
• 2023 Naomi Freeman | Mike Kinsella | Peter Young OBE
• 2022 Thomas James  | William Fawcett
• 2021 Cathy Lawson  | Roopa McCrossan
• 2020 Nancy Redfern | Upma Misra | Sally El-Ghazali
• 2018 Rachel Collis | Ruth Mayall | Anthea Mowat
• 2017 Tim Cook | Emma Plunkett
• 2016 Archie Naughton | John Carlisle
• 2015 Sarah Gibb
• 2013 Les Gemmell
• 2012 Neil McGuire
• 2011 Paul Wilson | Harry McFarlane
• 2010 R Alladi
• 2009 H Aitken | C McDowell
• 2008 C Johnston | N Mackenzie | V Reid | The Section of Anaesthesia of the Royal Society of Medicine
• 2007 K Bullen | D Dickson | R Greenbaum | J McAdoo

Association Award recipients

The Association Award is given by the board to those who’ve made significant contributions to the Association, its objectives and goals, or its members. The award is not restricted to members of the Association.

2022

• Dr Divya Raviraj in recognition of the contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Mike Charlesworth in recognition of the contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, the Journal Anaesthesia and to the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Robert Feneck in recognition of the contribution to the advancement of public education in anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Heritage Centre
• Dr Wouter Jonker in recognition of the contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards, and to the specialty

2021

• Dr Amanda Milligan in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Ann Harvey in recognition of her contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards, and to the specialty
• Dr Karen Stacey in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Kathy Callaghan in recognition of her  contribution to the SAS Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Keith Hodgson In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia as Honorary Secretary of the  Trainee Committee, to the Association of Anaesthetists and its Council and Boards
• Dr Mathew Patteril in recognition of his  contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards, to Anaesthesia and to the specialty
• Dr Murray Connolly in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Nick Flatt in recognition of his  contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and to the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Rhys Clyburn in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Surg Cpt Steve Bree in recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Will Rattenberry in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists

2020

• Dr Santhosh Babu in recognition of his contribution to the SAS Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Kariem El-Boghdadly in recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists as editor of Anaesthesia Reports
• Adrian Cox in recognition of his contribution to industry and support to  the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Doug Justins in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of public education in anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Heritage Centre
• Dr Claire Gerada in recognition of her contribution to advocacy and the wellbeing of anaesthetists
• Dr Gordon French in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and support to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Daniele Bryden in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to support the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Craig Richard Bailey    in recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards,  to Anaesthesia and to the specialty
• Dr Ravishankar Rao Baikady in recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards, and to the specialty of anaesthesia
• Dr Natalie Mincher in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Katy Miller in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr David Nesvadba in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists

2019

• Dr Kevin Bailey in recognition of his contribution to anaesthesia in Ireland, to the Irish Standing Committee and to the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Satinder Dalay in recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Simon Denning in recognition of your contribution to training in anaesthesia as Honorary Secretary of the Trainee Committee, to the Association of Anaesthetists and its Council and Boards
• Dr Mark Heining in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of public education in anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Heritage Centre
• Dr Eoin Kelleher in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Ms Catherine Max in recognition of her contribution to environmentally sustainable anaesthesia and to the Research and Grants Committee
• Dr Elizabeth McGrady in recognition of her contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards, and to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly in Scotland
• Dr Smita Oswal in recognition of her contribution to the SAS Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Ms Hilary Riches in recognition of her contribution to the advancement of public education in anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Heritage Centre
• Mr Alex Ruck Keene in recognition of his contribution to the safety guidelines of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Frank Swinton in recognition of his contribution to environmentally sustainable anaesthesia
• Dr Thomas Wojcikiewicz in recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists

2018

• Dr Liam Brennan In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and to the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Sabrina Butcher In recognition of her contribution to the SAS Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Prof Kevin Carson In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Mr John Coke In recognition of his contribution to the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Deirdre Conway In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia as Chair of the Trainees Committee, to the Association of Anaesthetists and its Council and Boards
• Dr Michael Farquhar In recognition of his contribution to the Fatigue Project of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Lyndsey Forbes In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainees Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Mr Jose Gonsalves In recognition of his contribution to the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Benjamin Greatorex In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainees Committee
• Dr Guy Jackson In recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Board, and to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly in the area of independent practice
• Dr Gerard Keenan In recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, its Council and Boards and to the specialty of anaesthesia
• Dr Cathy Lawson In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainees Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Victoria McCormack In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia, to the Trainees Committee, and the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Mr Archie Naughton In recognition of his contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists and the Council and Boards
• Col Duncan Parkhouse OBE QHP FRCA FFICM L/RAMC In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Tom Pierce In recognition of his contribution to the Environmental Task Group of the Association of Anaesthetists
• Dr Olivera Potparic In recognition of her contribution to the Association of Anaesthetists, as Chair of the SAS Committee and on the Council
• Dr David Ray In recognition of his contribution to anaesthesia in Scotland, to the Scottish Standing Committee and to the Council of the Association of Anaesthetists

2017

• Dr Phil Bewley: In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee
• Dr Anna Costello: In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee
• Dr Joey Coyne: In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee
• Dr Surrah Leifer: In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia and to the Trainee Committee
• Dr Peter Maguire: In recognition of his contribution to the Association and the specialty of anaesthesia
• Dr Hamish McLure: In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting safety and wellbeing

2016

• Dr Rowena Clark: In recognition of her enormous contribution to training in anaesthesia, to the Trainee Committee and to the Council
• Dr Ben Fox: In recognition of his enormous contribution to training in anaesthesia, the Trainee Committee, Council and Boards of the Association and AAGBI Foundation
• Dr Bairbre Golden: In recognition of her enormous contribution to anaesthesia and training, particularly in Ireland
• Dr Geraldine Maloney: In recognition of her enormous contribution to the Association and the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly in Ireland
• Dr Felicity Plaat: In recognition of her enormous contribution to the Association and to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly to members and their wellbeing
• Dr Sean Tighe: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly workforce planning and independent practice

2015

• Surgeon Captain Andrew Burgess: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and to the specialty of anaesthesia in the Defence Forces
• Dr Annemarie Docherty: In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia, to the Trainee Committee and to the Council
• Dr Jean-Pierre van Besouw: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia
• Dr Caroline Wilson: In recognition of her contribution to training in anaesthesia, to the Trainee Committee and to the Council
• Prof Steve Yentis: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and its journal, Anaesthesia

2014

• Dr Ruth Mayall: In recognition of her contribution to the Support and Wellbeing Committee and to the welfare of Association members
• Dr Richard Paul: In recognition of his contribution to training in anaesthesia, to the Trainee Committee and to the Council and Boards of the Association and AAGBI Foundation
• Dr Mike Peters: In recognition of his contribution to the Support and Wellbeing Committee and to the welfare of Association members

Foundation Award recipients

This is awarded by the Board of Trustees to those who've made significant contributions to the charity, its objectives and goals. The award is not restricted to members of the Association.

2018

• Alex Ruck Keene: In recognition of his contribution to the safety guidelines of the Association of Anaesthetists
• David Scott: In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia and to the Anaesthesia Equipment Standards Committee of the Association of Anaesthetists

2017

• Dr Nuala Lucas: In recognition of her contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting education and safety
• Dr Alastair Nimmo: In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting safety
• Dr Paul Sharpe: In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting safety
• Prof Andrew Smith: In recognition of his contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting education and safety

2016

• Dr Matthew Checketts: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and to the specialty of anaesthesia, particularly promoting education and safety
• Dr Roshan Fernando: In recognition of his contribution to the Association and the specialty of Anaesthesia
• Dr Pamela Laurie: In recognition of her enormous contribution to the advancement of public education in anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Association Heritage Centre since 2009
• Dr Stuart White: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and to the specialty of anaesthesia, specifically promoting research

2015

• Prof David Hatch: In recognition of his contribution to the advancement of public education in and the promotion of those branches of medical science concerned with anaesthesia, including its history, specifically as a volunteer at the Association Heritage Centre since 2007
• Dr Iain Moppett: In recognition of his extensive academic research to further patient safety and outcomes
• Dr Michelle White: In recognition of her considerable contribution to the provision of, and training in, anaesthesia in the developing world
• Dr Tom Woodcock: In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Association and to the specialty of anaesthesia, specifically promoting patient safety

2014

• Prof David Lambert: In recognition of his work with the National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA)
• Dr Bernard Liban: In recognition of his development of the innovation work stream within the Association

Past Vice-President Medal recipients

• 2024 Ravi Gill
• 2023 Tim Meek | Peter Young OBE
• 2022 Paul Barker | William Fawcett
• 2020 Upma Misra | Nancy Redfern
• 2019 Samantha Shinde
• 2018 Rachel Collis
• 2017 Richard Griffiths | Steve Yentis
• 2016 Sean Tighe
• 2015 Isabeau Walker
• 2013 Leslie Gemmel | Ellen O’Sullivan | Valerie Bythell
• 2011 David Bogod | Robert Sneyd | William Harrop-Griffiths
• 2009 Alastair Chambers | Michael Wee | David Rowbotham
• 2007 Richard Birks | John Carter