Richard E. Luehrs Operational Flight Surgeon of the Year
The Luehrs Award is the longest running award sponsored by the Society.  It was initiated in 1975 in honor of Captain Richard E. Luehrs, MC, USN.  Dr. Luehrs is somewhat of a legend in the naval aeromedical community.  His career spanned 32 years of exemplary service ending in his untimely death in 1974.  The Luehrs Award is given annually to recognize outstanding performance in operational aviation medicine practice by a first or second tour Naval Flight Surgeon of the rank of Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander.  Selection is based on leadership qualities, dedication, initiative, resourcefulness and industry in carrying out their duties with the operational forces.

Ashton Graybiel Award
The Ashton Graybiel Award was initiated in 1991 in honor of Captain Ashton Graybiel, MC, USN, who pioneered aviation medicine research.  Dr. Graybiel served as Director of Naval Research for the Naval School of Aviation Medicine and Research.  He provided consultation for many experiments undertaken by the school and was an acknowledged expert in the field of cardiovascular medicine.  His work included the development of electrocardiographic techniques, experimentation with flight disorientation, studies on the physiological effects of altitude on humans, and work with the "Thousand Aviators Study."  He is affectionately referred to as the "Father of Naval Aerospace Medical Research."  This award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the medical literature by members of the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons in support of some operational issue in Aerospace Medicine that has made a significant contribution with promise of long-term impact on the health and safety of aviation.  Eligible recipients of this award have conducted or have been involved in an original research project and their papers published within the past year.  By convention, only those papers published in Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine are considered, unless the awards committee is made award of papers published elsewhere.

Sonny Carter Memorial Award
The Sonny Carter Memorial Award was instituted in 1993 in memory of Captain Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter, Jr., MC, USN.  The award recognizes the Medical Corps or Medical Service Corps Officer who has made the most significant contribution towards improving the health, safety, and welfare of operational forces by promoting communication and teamwork among the aeromedical communities.  Before his death in 1992, Sonny Carter was somewhat of a legend in Aerospace Medicine.  As a Naval Officer, Naval Aviator, Flight Surgeon, and member of the Astronaut Corps, he was respected for his technical abilities, energy, and dedication to his profession, and probably most of all, for his ability to inspire others.  The Sonny Carter Award recipient is judged not only on accomplishments in the last year but also on a career history of aeromedical community involvement.  Criteria for selection include:  resourcefulness and dedication in promoting and accomplishing operational medical support; demonstrated leadership in forming and promoting teamwork among the various aeromedical specialties; demonstrated professionalism, integrity, unselfishness and respect for all aeromedical communities; demonstrated communication skills, and embodiment of the spirit of cooperation.

Robert E. Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award
The Robert E. Mitchell Award was initiated in 1996 in honor of Captain Robert E. Mitchell, MC, USN for his 43 years of exemplary naval service and numerous contributions to naval aerospace medicine.  Captain Mitchell is best known for his contributions to two long-term aeromedical research projects:  the "Thousand Aviators" study and the "Repatriated Prisoner of Wars" study.  This award is designated to recognize an emeritus Naval Flight Surgeon for their career contributions to promoting and advancing the knowledge and science of aerospace and operational medicine.

Bruce W. Jackson Memorial Award
The Bruce W. Jackson Award, begun in 1999, is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to the practice of aerospace medicine as a Reservist and service to those Sailors and Marines that depend on their Flight Surgeon for their health and safety in peacetime and in war.

Aerospace Medicine Technician of the Year Award
The AVT of the year is given to the outstanding AVT.