hall of fame

THE JOEL WERNICK AWARD

The Wernick Award is presented annually in recognition of an outstanding educational contribution within the fields of audiology or hearing science. First presented in 1989, the Wernick Award is the Academy of Doctors of Audiology most prestigious professional recognition.

Joel Wernick, Ph.D., was an active supporter of the Academy from its inception in 1977 until his death in 1988. His life is a shining example of audiology excellence combined with a rich personal and professional life, peppered with good humor.

The Board of Directors of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology has presented the Wernick Award to the following people:

• 1989, David P. Goldstein, Ph.D.
• 1990, Ross J. Roeser, Ph.D.
• 1991, Leo G. Doerfler, Ph.D.
• 1992, Cynthia L. Compton, M.S.
• 1993, Robert D. Manning, Au.D.
• 1994, Angela Loavenbruck, Ph.D.
• 1995, Central Michigan University
• 1997, Bob Kemp, M.B.A.
• 1998, Alan Freint, M.D.
• 2000, Stephen Mock, Ph.D., Richard Gans, Ph.D. and Jeane Violon Singer, Ph.D.
• 2001, Dennis Van Vliet, M.A. 2002 Charles I. Berlin, Ph.D.
• 2003, $5,000 in scholarships awarded to members enrolled in distance Au.D. programs
• 2004, $5,000 in scholarships awarded to members enrolled in distance Au.D. programs
• 2005, Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)
• 2006, Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D.
• 2007, Anita Pikus, AuD (posthumous); George Osborne, PhD, DDS (posthumous)

THE LEO DOERFLER AWARD

The Leo Doerfler Award was created in 2003 to recognize an audiologist who has demonstrated outstanding clinical services in the community throughout his/her career. The award honors ADA 's first President, Dr. Leo Doerfler, a practitioner who is remembered for pioneering the private practice model.

• 2003, Kenneth L. Lowder, Au.D.
• 2004, Henry Hecker, Au.D.
• 2005, Mary Anne Larkin, Au.D
• 2006, Beth Ehrlich, Au.D.

THE AUDIOLOGY AWARENESS AWARD

The Audiology Awareness Award is presented annually to an individual who is recognized for promoting the recognition of Audiology as the profession of hearing and balance care.

• 2006, Jim McDonald, Au.D.