The FSA Distinguished Service Award is given annually to a member for outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to the organization. Per the FSA By-Laws, “A Distinguished Service Award may be granted annually to an individual who has contributed significantly to the Society and to anesthesiology in the state of Florida. The recipient for this award will be chosen by the Judicial Committee and presented to the Board of Directors for ratification.”

2026
James Kerr, MD

2025
Steven Gayer, MD

2024
Jonathan Slonin, MD, MBA, FASA

2023
Jon Johnson

2022
Jeffrey Jacobs MD, MBA, FASA

2021
Jay Epstein, MD

2020
Charles Chase, DO

2019
David Varlotta, DO

2018
Sonya Pease, MD, MBA, CPXP, FASA

2017
Rebecca Welch, MD

2016
Gilbert Drozdow, MD

2015
Michael Lewis, MD

2014
Kurt Markgraf, MD

2009
Jerry Cohen, MD

2013
Rafael Miguel, MD

2011
Charles A. Kottmeier, MD

2010
Shirley Graves, MD