SOMOS Awards

Founders' Award - $1,000 prize
The Founders' Award recognizes the best original paper with military relevance. This award was established in 1987 by Major General (Ret.) George I. Baker and Colonel (Ret.) Howard G. Abbott.

Norman T. Kirk Award - $1,000 prize
The Norman T. Kirk Award recognizes the best scientific paper by a military orthopaedic resident. This award is in honor of Dr. Norman T. Kirk, United States Army Surgeon General, 1942-1947.

Louise House Award - $500 prize
The Louise House Award recognizes the best original poster presentation with military relevance as determined by the Tri-Service Awards Committee Members.

COL Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award
The COL Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award, established in 2007, will be presented annually for leadership excellence in military Orthopaedic surgery in honor of COL Allgood, United States Military Academy Class of 1982. An example for all military surgeons, COL Allgood served his country as an Orthopaedic surgeon, a leader of character, and a champion for the wounded warrior. He was killed in combat in Iraq on January 20, 2007. Candidates for the Brian Allgood Award are military Orthopaedic surgeons who have distinguished themselves as exceptional leaders in military Orthopaedic surgery. This award will be presented to the individual who best exemplifies COL Allgood's attributes of selfless leadership, committment to excellence in military Orthopaedics, and loyalty to the ideas of Duty, Honor, Country.