Leibrock Lifetime Achievement Award

SponsorCSNS
EligbilityAny individual who has been dedicated to the mission of the CSNS.
CriteriaThis award is given to recognize an individual who has dedicated himself to the grass roots effort that is represented by the CSNS. Past awardees have labored long and hard for the organization and have had a significant impact on the members and the socioeconomic efforts of the Council.
CommitteeThe recipient is nominated by the Awards Committee comprised of the Historian who acts as the chair, the Past Chairman, the Quadrant Chairmen, and two ad hoc members named by the Chair of the CSNS. The nomination for the award is made to the CSNS Executive Committee for final approval.
FrequencyThe committee meets and decides on the award on an ad hoc basis.
Previous Recipients
2003John Thompson
2004Lyal Leibrock
2005Sam Hassenbusch
2006Randall Smith
2007W. Ben Blackett
2008Edwin Amyes
2008P. Robert Schwetschenau
2009Robert Florin
2010Jim Bean
2011Melany Thomas
2012Russell Travis
2013Stan Pelofsky
2014Russel Patterson
2015Gary Bloomgarden
2016Katie Orrico, JD
2017Mark E. Linskey
2018Donald J. Prolo
2019John A. Popp
2020Clarence Watridge


Through the AANS and CNS, a variety of socioeconomic awards are offered to the membership. Winners are selected from the abstract submissions to each of the respective meetings. There is no separate application process. A summary of each award is provided below.

AANS Sponsored

Cone Pevehouse Young Neurosurgeon Award

Robert Florin Resident Award


CNS Sponsored

Julius Goodman Resident Award

Sam Hassenbusch Young Neurosurgeon Award


CSNS Sponsored

Leibrock Lifetime Achievement Award

Randall W. Smith Award for Meritorious Service to the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies