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HFSA Awards 2026: Honoring Excellence in Heart Failure Care

The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is set to honor its award recipients at the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, scheduled for October 9-12 in Phoenix, Arizona. This prestigious event aims to recognize those who have profoundly impacted the field of heart failure through their dedication and unwavering commitment.

Dr. Ken Margulies, President of HFSA, expressed his gratitude: “Our field advances because of the dedication, collaboration, and innovation of people across the heart failure community. This year's HFSA award recipients represent the remarkable breadth of talent within our profession, from pioneering leaders whose work has shaped heart failure care to emerging professionals who will help define its future.”

Award Recipients

The 2026 HFSA awards encompass a variety of categories, each celebrating unique contributions to the heart failure field:

• - HFSA Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Gregg C. Fonarow from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. This award is designated for an individual whose lifetime body of work has notably impacted heart failure care.

• - HFSA Distinguished Mentor Award: Dr. Lynne Stevenson of Vanderbilt University is recognized for her exceptional dedication to nurturing the next generation of heart failure experts.

• - HFSA Distinguished Nursing Clinical Leadership Award: Dr. Joy Coles from the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital receives this award for her remarkable leadership and expertise in nursing care for heart failure patients.

• - HFSA Distinguished Nursing Research Leadership Award: Dr. Windy Alonso of the University of Virginia School of Nursing is honored for her significant contributions to advancing heart failure research through nursing practice.

• - HFSA Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Amrut Ambardekar of the University of Colorado Health is recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to the HFSA mission.

• - HFSA Outstanding Fellow in Training (FIT) Award: Dr. Fadi Adel from the Mayo Clinic is celebrated for his dedication to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and leadership in the heart failure community.

• - HFSA Outstanding Heart Failure Care Team Awards: Two teams, the Prisma Health - Upstate Advanced HF Team and the HF GDMT/TOC Services Team at Sharp Memorial Hospital, are acknowledged for their collaborative efforts in heart failure care.

• - HFSA Rising Star Awards: Dr. Vanessa Blumer from the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute and Dr. Nosheen Reza from the University of Pennsylvania are recognized as early-career professionals demonstrating exceptional promise in the field.

Significance of the HFSA Annual Meeting

The HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals specializing in heart failure. The event not only recognizes the achievements of individuals but also fosters discussions on advancing research, education, and patient care approaches in heart failure management. This year’s theme emphasizes collaboration and innovation within the heart failure community, with a hope to inspire future advancements in treatment and patient outcomes.

HFSA’s efforts to honor excellence showcase the dedication of various professionals who contribute towards a common goal of enhancing heart failure care. As the field continues to evolve through collective efforts, the HFSA looks forward to future advancements driven by the inspiration and recognition of today’s awardees.

For more information about the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting and the awards program, visit hfsa.org.