ASMBS Foundation

ASMBS Foundation Events & Programs

You are cordially invited to the ASMBS Foundation’s 15th annual fundraising event “Celebration of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.”

Join friends and colleagues for a post-meeting extravaganza of dinner, live musical entertainment, dancing, casino games, the chance to win some great prizes and a celebration of accomplishments.

Each year the Foundation honors an ASMBS member who has displayed a selfless commitment to the ASMBS and has made significant contributions to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery. The recipient of the ASMBS Foundation's 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award will be honored during the dinner program.

Thursday, June 21, 2012 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Indigo Ballroom | Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Ticket Cost: $125
Ticket includes ASMBS AfterDark, where the ASMBS comes alive!

You may purchase your ticket when registering for the ASMBS Annual meeting at www.2012.asmbs.org.
Tickets may also be purchased online or offline by downloading the PDF linked below.

Download Ticket Form (PDF)

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
The Foundation needs your help to make this a successful event! Industry sponsorship and Program Book advertising are a major way to ensure the success of this special occasion.

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Outstanding Achievement Award

The ASMBS Foundation’s Outstanding Achievement Award honors an ASMBS member who supports the goals and vision of the ASMBS Foundation, has displayed a lasting impression and selfless commitment to the ASMBS organization and has made significant contributions to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

1998	S. Ross Fox, MD
1999	Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD
2000	Alex McGregor, MD
2001	Georgeann Mallory, RD
2002	Mervyn Deitel, MD
2003	Douglas S. Hess, MD
2004	John Linner, MD
2005	Edward E. Mason, MD
2006	Nicola Scopinaro, MD
2007	Walter J. Pories, MD
2009	Mal Fobi, MD
2010	Harvey Sugerman, MD
2011	Philip Schauer, MD

Walk on the Capitol

In what was the largest gathering in the history of those affected by obesity, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 17 to raise awareness of the disease of obesity.