Annual Awards Committee

Committee Purpose

The Committee’s purpose is to recognize excellence and professional achievement within the Society and the broader specialty by managing the selection process for WDS Annual Awards and providing nominations for esteemed honorary awards presented by external dermatologic organizations.

Committee Members

Pearl Grimes, MD

Pearl Grimes, MD

Chair

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Jane Young Yoo, MD

Jane Young Yoo, MD

Board Liaison

(4/1/2026-3/31/2027)

Michelle Tarbox, MD

Michelle Tarbox, MD

Deputy Chair

(4/1/2026 - 3/31/2029)

Cheryl Burgess, MD

Cheryl Burgess, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)

Julie Mermilliod, MD

Julie Mermilliod, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)

Sarah Whitley, MD

Sarah Whitley, MD

Member

(4/1/2024-3/31/2027)

Abbie Degesys

Abbie Degesys

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Andrea Murina, MD

Andrea Murina, MD

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Jennifer Gloeckner Powers, MD

Jennifer Gloeckner Powers, MD

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Jane Grant Kels

Jane Grant Kels

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Shawna Flanagan, MD

Shawna Flanagan, MD

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Mara Weinstein Velez, MD

Mara Weinstein Velez, MD

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)