Dr. Russell W. Lavengood’s constant contributions to the New York Section of Urology epitomized the concept of “distinguished service”. Accordingly, it is most fitting that the New York Section establish the Russell W. Lavengood Distinguished Service Award. This concept was introduced by Dr. Richard J. Macchia in 1989, suggesting that it be awarded to a person with consideration of all virtues, not only academic contributions. Dr. Lavengood was an outstanding leader in all areas of academic urology. He was a founding member and Past President of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, Past President of the New York Section of the American Urological Association, a Trustee of the American Board of Urology, a Governor of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the National Kidney Foundation, a past member of the Executive Committee of the American Urological Association, and a contributor to almost all of the major committees of the AUA. One of his last major contributions to the New York Section was the formulation of the plan for the reorganization of the Section’s Executive Committee to include a representative from each of the Section Districts. Most importantly, as expressed by the Section at the time of his untimely death, “He was never too busy to respond to the needs of others with tireless energy and he efficiently accomplished all that was demanded of him. Despite these numerous commitments, his compassionate care of his patients was never compromised.”
Recipients of the Russell W. Lavengood Award:
| Year | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Kenneth Glassberg |
| 2017 | Muhammad Choudhury |
| 2016 | Arthur D. Smith |
| 2015 | Frederick A. Gulmi |
| 2014 | Deepak Kapoor |
| 2013 | Michael Droller |
| 2012 | R. Ernest Sosa |
| 2011 | Ihor Sawczuk |
| 2010 | Pramod C. Sogani |
| 2009 | Carl A. Olsson |
| 2008 | E. Darracott Vaughan |
| 2007 | Harris M. Nagler |
| 2003 | Peter Puchner |
| 2002 | Rainer Engle |
| 2001 | Robert S. Waldbaum |
| 2000 | Clement A. Furey |
| 1999 | Pellegrino Tozzo |
| 1998 | Richard J. Macchia |
| 1997 | William R. Fair |
| 1996 | Robert D. Wickham |
| 1995 | Bernard C. Butler |
| 1994 | Willet Whitmore |
| 1993 | George Nagamatsu |
| 1992 | Eva Sloan |
| 1991 | Thomas Mulcahy |
| 1989 | Harris Fleming |