Award Consideration

The introduction of the ABEA Council members

Awards given at ABEA’s Annual Meeting

Each year, the ABEA awards are bestowed at the meeting to honor exceptional achievements and contributions.

Koltai Award

The Koltai Award was established to encourage 1) the advancement in pediatric airway, swallowing, and/or sleep medicine studies and/or 2) international missions/outreach. The award is given for outstanding manuscripts or accomplishments related to these studies. A $500 monetary award and complimentary annual meeting registration. The Awards and Thesis Committee will review the manuscripts submitted for this award.

Broyles Maloney Award

The Broyles-Maloney Award was established to encourage advancement of the art and science of broncho-esophagology and closely related subjects. The award is given for outstanding manuscripts, a thesis, or accomplishments in endoscopy, bronchology, esophagology, laryngology, and related science.

A $1,500.00 prize is associated with the award. The Awards and Thesis Committee will review the manuscripts submitted for this award.

Ellen M. Friedman Foreign Body Management Award

The Ellen M. Friedman Foreign Body Management Award is given to an accepted abstract in recognition of excellence in innovation, skill and education in the management of aero-digestive foreign bodies. It is intended to encourage continued leadership in the art of endoscopic foreign body management. If your abstract is accepted for the ABEA Scientific Program, the format for submission is a case report limited to 600 words describing endoscopic management of an aero-digestive foreign body.

A $500.00 monetary award and lapel pin are associated with the award.The Foreign Body/Difficult Airway Committee will review the Case Reports and Videos submitted for this award.

Seymour R. Cohen Award

The Seymour R. Cohen Award for Pediatric Laryngology and Broncho-Esophagology will be presented to any resident, fellow or practicing physician who submits the best original paper in either basic research or clinical investigation pertaining to pediatric laryngology and broncho-esophagology. All entries must be under 5,000 words, original, previously unpublished and not submitted elsewhere.

A $1,000.00 monetary award is associated with the award. The Awards and Thesis Committee will review the manuscripts submitted for this award.

Steven Dean Gray Award

The Steven Dean Gray Award is for the best original paper on research in clinical broncho-esophagology, physiology or pathology of the larynx, tracheobronchial tree or esophagus written by a resident or fellow in training. All entries must be under 5,000 words, original, previously unpublished and not submitted elsewhere.

The first place monetary award is $750. The second place monetary award is $500.00.The Research and Education Committee will review the manuscripts for this award.

ABEA-Dysphonia International Travel Award

The ABEA is proud to partner with Dysphonia International to provide monetary travel support for members attending COSM. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing education, research, and advocacy in voice and airway care—helping students, residents, fellows, and early-career professionals participate in this premier multidisciplinary meeting.

Chevalier Jackson Award

Named for Dr. Chevalier Jackson, whose pioneering work established the foundations of modern bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, this award honors an individual who reflects his extraordinary legacy. Dr. Jackson transformed the management of airway and esophageal foreign bodies through meticulous technique, innovation in instrumentation, and a relentless commitment to patient safety. Beyond the operating room, he advanced public health through early advocacy for poison prevention and standardized labeling. The recipient of this award embodies these same principles—clinical excellence, thoughtful innovation, dedication to education, and a steadfast commitment to protecting patients.

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