Every year at AACVPR's Annual Meeting, we celebrate those who have made signficiant strides in their careers. Whether it's improving patient care through research or making significant contributions to the world of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, these individuals have made their mark. At the AACVPR's 35th Virtual Annual Meeting, three individuals were inducted into this prestigious group for the L. Kent Smith Award of Excellence, the Thomas L. Perry Distinguished Pulmonary Scholar Award and the Michael L. Pollock Established Investigator Award.

The L. Kent Smith Award of Excellence -- Dr. Bonnie Sanderson, PhD, RN, MAACVPR

The Thomas L. Perry Distinguished Pulmonary Scholar Award -- Barry J. Make, MD

Michael L. Pollock Established Investigator Award -- Ross Arena, PhD, PT, FAHA, FESC, FACSM, FAACVPR