Major Awards
Each year, ASA honors excellence in andrology through four distinguished awards:
• Distinguished Andrologist
• Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist
• Impact Award
• Distinguished Service
Learn more about each award and explore the accomplishments of past recipients by visiting the individual award pages.
2026 ASA MAJOR AWARDS
The ASA Awards Committee, chaired by Miles Wilkinson, PhD, is delighted to present the four major award winners for 2026, selected from amongst a suite of outstanding nominations.
Distinguished Andrologist Award
Sylvie Breton, PhD
Université Laval/Department of Gynecology, Obstetric and Reproduction
*This is the highest award of the Society, presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the progress of Andrology.
Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist Award
Ryan Flannigan, MD
University of British Columbia Department of Urologic Sciences
*This annual award is bestowed upon an Active Member of the American Society of Andrology who at the time of the award, is less than forty-five (45) years of age and who has made significant contributions to the field of Andrology. The award was known as the Young Andrologist Award from its inception in 1982 through 2014.
*The Impact Award recognizes long-standing, current ASA members (of 10 years or more) who, in the course of their careers, make tangible, “real world” contributions to the solution of longstanding problems or needs in the field of Andrology. The emphasis is on translation of research (whether their own or that of others) into actions that protect and/or enhance male reproductive health.
Distinguished Service Award
Kate L. Loveland, PhD
Monash University and Hudson Institute of Medical Research
*This award is bestowed annually to recognize an individual who has provided distinguished service to The American Society of Andrology. The recipient must have been a member of the Society for at least ten (10) years, must have no direct affiliation with the organizational sponsors of the award; and must have served the Society in at least three (3) of the following categories: (1) Chair of Standing Committee; (2) Member of Board of Directors; (3) Editor of Journal of Andrology; (4) Chair of Annual Meeting; (5) Officer of Society.