International Award
The International Award recognizes an international surgeon who has made unique and significant contributions to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery either in their country or worldwide. Recipients of this award have demonstrated excellence, achievements, leadership, enhanced awareness, and promotion of the importance of the diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
- 2024

Paulina Salminen, MD, PHD, FACS (HON)
- 2023

Lilian Kow, OAM BMBS PhD FRACS