2025 Foundation of the AAGL Noteworthy and Scholarship Award Winners
You’re Invited!
Join the Foundation of the AAGL (FAAGL) as we celebrate our 2025 award winners and raise funds to support global health initiatives at the Foundation Awards Ceremony and Fundraising Event on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
This will be an unforgettable evening featuring exceptional food and drinks, a live and silent auction, an inspiring awards ceremony, and dancing to close the night! Don’t miss this fun evening for a great cause.
There’s still time to purchase a VIP table of 10 or an individual ticket—add a VIP table to your Congress registration through this link.
Supporting Global Health
This year, the FAAGL is raising funds to advance the AAGL’s new Global Health Program (AGHP)—a comprehensive initiative that unites all AAGL services, including SurgeryU, JMIG, FMIGS, and EMIGS, to deliver structured education, mentorship, and equipment support for programs in low-resource settings.
As the fundraising arm of the AAGL, the Foundation supports this and many other vital initiatives that extend the AAGL’s mission worldwide.
The first AGHP programs include:
- Hem Practice in Kenya, seeking educational support for up to 50 physicians.
- McKinney Foundation in Grenada, in need of essential medical supplies and equipment.
Looking ahead, we aim to build a sustainable AGHP Fund to expand support for future programs. Each $1,500 raised funds one program of five physicians for an entire year. The more funds we raise, the more global programs we can support through the AGHP!
A Night of Art, Purpose, and Celebration
Funds will be raised through both live and silent auctions, hosted by renowned Vancouver auctioneer Howard Blank. Prepare to bid on exclusive prizes—including observerships, luxury getaways, fine spirits, and inspirational artwork.
Something special this year: we invited Vancouver artists to create original pieces inspired by women’s health and the work of the AAGL. The response was extraordinary! The top selections will be featured in the silent auction and displayed during the FAAGL event.
Looking to add a meaningful piece to your collection at home or work? Don’t miss your chance—larger pieces can be shipped, so come ready to bid!
Scholarship and Noteworthy Award Winners
The FAAGL Awards Ceremony will recognize our Signature, Scholarship and Noteworthy Award winners. Last month in NewsScope we announced our Signature Award winners and this month we recognize our 2025 Scholarship and Noteworthy Award winners.
Scholarship and Endowment Award Winners
Harrith M. Hasson Scholarship
Physician From a Developing Economy Who is Empowering Progress in MIGS Within Their Community
Adel Sedrati, MD
Constantine University, Constantine, Algeria, Africa
Jaroslav Hulka Scholarship
Fellow or Resident Empowering Progress in MIGS in North America
Leigh Ann Humphries, MD
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts
Daniel F. Kott Scholarship
Fellow or Resident Empowering Progress in MIGS in Panamá,
Columbia or Costa Rica
Ketzanireth Franco, MD
Raúl Dávila Mena Hospital, Changuinola, Panamá
Robert B. Hunt Award
Best Paper Published in JMIG July 2024-June 2025
A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess Video-Based Surgical Coaching in Gynecology
Brenna E. Swift, MD, MSc
University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Robert B. Hunt Award
Best Video Published in JMIG July 2024-June 2025
Outcome and Surgical Technique of Robot-Assisted Living Donor Hysterectomy for Uterus Transplantation
Masato Tamate, MD, PhD
Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan
Franklin D. Loffer Exceptional Resident Award
Resident Who Demonstrates Leadership Qualities and a Commitment to Empowering Progress in MIGS
Katie Kwon, MD
New York University Langone Health, New York, New York
MedStar NCAPS Diversity and Inclusion in MIGS Award
Best Research Abstract on Diversity and Inclusion in MIGS
Behind the Referral: How Race Influences the
Chronic Pelvic Pain Experience
Sarah A. Santiago, MD
Fellowship of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Noteworthy Award Winners
Barbara S. Levy AchieveHER Award
Honors an exceptional female leader in MIGS who has served in leadership, mentored others for five or more years, and played a pivotal role in paving the way for future generations of female surgeons.
Amani Harris, BMEDSC, MBBS(HONS), MADVGYNAESURG, MRMED
Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery, Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
Javier F. Magrina Excellence in Robotics Award
Recognizes an Outstanding Robotic Surgeon for Innovations, Mentorship and Leadership in Robotic Assisted Surgery
Gaby N. Moawad, MD
The Center for Endometriosis & Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Washington D.C. & Miami, Florida
John F. Steege Mentorship Award
Recognizes an Outstanding AAGL Member who has Provided at Least Ten Years of Mentorship to Future MIG Surgeons
Amanda C. Yunker, DO, MSCR
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
We are honored to recognize this year’s award winners, whose leadership and dedication continue to drive progress in our field, foster the next generation of innovators, and improve women’s health worldwide.
We will see you soon in Vancouver!
