Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Neuromodulation

Recognizes outstanding and dedicated service to the North American Neuromodulation Society, advancing NANS’ mission in a significant and lasting way.

• The recipient of this award receives complimentary meeting registration, an award, travel and hotel accommodations.

Recognizes those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of neuromodulation over the course of their career.

• The recipient of this award receives complimentary meeting registration, an award, travel and hotel accommodations. 

Recognizes one APP member’s outstanding achievements and leadership in neuromodulation and pain management. Eligibility: Full-time clinician APP, NANS member in good standing, prior Annual Meeting attendee.

• The recipient receives recognition at the Annual Meeting, a monetary award, and complimentary registration.

Recognize those who demonstrate dedication to and growth in the field of neuromodulation. These individuals are considered leaders among their peers and show exceptional promise as neuromodulators. 

• The recipients of these awards receive an award and a monetary grant.

Recognizes two individuals who already have a track record of contributions and success in the field of neuromodulation and are within five years of completing their training. These future leaders are ones to watch.

• ​The recipients of these awards receive an award and a monetary grant.

Recognizes scientists and engineers whose innovations have advanced the scientific and technological foundations of neuromodulation, from bioelectronic medicine and brain-computer interfaces to imaging, hardware, and software development. Open to contributors at any career stage and from any discipline or geographic region.

• Award includes complimentary meeting registration, hotel accommodations, and recognition at the NANS Annual Meeting.

Recognizes mid-career professionals (5–15 years post-training) who have advanced neuromodulation through creativity, originality, and measurable impact in areas such as clinical practice, technology development, education, advocacy, research, or access to care (singular breakthrough or sustained body of work). Eligible nominees may come from all disciplines and backgrounds; any part of the neuromodulation ecosystem, including, but not limited to, physicians, scientists, engineers, and advanced practice providers. 

• Recipient receives complimentary meeting registration, hotel accommodation and award recognition at the NANS Annual Meeting. 

Supports both early career professionals and those in training from underrepresented backgrounds. Grant recipients receive complimentary meeting registration, monetary grant and hotel accommodations. The grant recipients must agree to ongoing engagement with the DOC after the Annual Meeting. Applicants must be a NANS member in good standing.

• ​Applicants submit a CV and a personal statement reflecting what they would do to improve access to neuromodulation and how this grant would benefit them.​​

Provides financial support to NANS members who are in training or early in their career, to enable their attendance at Annual Meeting. Abstract submission is not mandatory for consideration but is strongly recommended. Applicants must be a NANS member in good standing.

• Applicants submit a 500-word statement on their background, what they feel they bring to NANS, and why this award would be of benefit to them.​