The HFSA Outstanding FIT Award recognizes one or more fellows who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the field of heart failure through excellence in clinical care, research, education, and/or leadership. This award honors an individual who has made meaningful contributions to advancing heart failure care during their training, exemplifying a commitment to professional growth, innovation, service to patients and the heart failure community.
2026 Award Information
- Deadline for Submission: May 10, 2026
- Award Presentation: HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 (October 9-12, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ)
- Notification to Award Winner: June 2026
Submissions are currently closed
Eligibility
- Open to any fellow in training
- Must hold an active HFSA membership
Evaluation of nominees and selection of the recipient will be chosen by a majority vote of the Awards Committee and submitted to the HFSA Board of Directors for approval.
Nominations
Each nomination should consist of:
- A Letter of recommendation from a nominator highlighting the individual’s contributions and impact to HFSA.
- Nominee CV or resume