Council of State Neurosurgical Societies

Leibrock Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsor
CSNS
Eligbility
Any individual who has been dedicated to the mission of the CSNS
Criteria
This award is given to recognize an individual who has dedicated himself to the grass roots effort that is represented by the CSNS. Past awardees have labored long and hard for the organization and have had a significant impact on the members and the socioeconomic efforts of the Council.
Committee
The recipient is nominated by the Awards Committee comprised of the Historian who acts as the chair, the Past Chairman, the Quadrant Chairmen, and two ad hoc members named by the Chair of the CSNS. The nomination for the award is made to the CSNS Executive Committee for final approval.
Frequency
The committee meets and decides on the award on an ad hoc basis.
Previous Recipients
2025
Deborah Benzil
2024
Frederick A. Boop
2023
Moustapha Abou-Samra
2022
Jeff Cozzens
2021
Not Given – Due Pandemic
2020
Clarence Watridge
2019
John A. Popp
2018
Donald J. Prolo
2017
Mark E. Linskey
2016
Katie Orrico, JD
2015
Gary Bloomgarden
2014
Russel Patterson
2013
Stan Pelofsky
2012
Russell Travis
2011
Melany Thomas
2010
Jim Bean
2009
Robert Florin
2008
Edwin Amyes
2008
P. Robert Schwetschenau
2007
W. Ben Blackett
2006
Randall Smith
2005
Sam Hassenbusch
2004
Lyal Leibrock
2003
John Thompson

Through the AANS and CNS, a variety of socioeconomic awards are offered to the membership. Winners are selected from the abstract submissions to each of the respective meetings. There is no separate application process. A summary of each award is provided below.