Apr 17 2026
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We are proud to celebrate the recipients of the SAVIR 2026 Awards, honoring outstanding contributions across violence and injury prevention research, mentorship, advocacy, communication, and service.
These awards recognize leaders whose work is advancing science, shaping policy, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation.
Join us in celebrating the award winners advancing the field of violence and injury prevention.
Best Science Oral Presentation Award
Winner: Esprene Liddell-Quintyn, PhD
Student/Early Career Best Science Oral Presentation Award
Winner: Kathleen O’Neill, MD, PhD
Student/Early Career Best Science Poster Award
Winner: Uma Maheshwari Ramesh, BA
SAVIR Excellence in Violence and Injury Prevention Science
Winner: Charles Branas, PhD
SAVIR Early Career Excellence Award
Winner: Avinash Chandran, PhD
SAVIR Local Changemaker Award
Winner: Cathy Andreozzi
SAVIR President’s Award
Winner: Deb Houry, MD, MPH
SAVIR Outstanding Service Award
Winners: Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz, PhD, MPH and Cara Hamann, MPH, PhD
SAVIR Excellence in Communications
Winner: Ann Saba, MPH
SAVIR Excellence in Mentorship
Winner: Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, MPH, PhD
SAVIR Excellence in Advocacy
Winner: April Zeoli, PhD
Student Paper Prize
Winner: Aditya Khurana
