While the AANS was not able to present the 2020 honorary awards in person, the following neurosurgeons were honored for their achievements.
These honorees will receive their awards as part of the 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Allan H. Friedman, MD, FAANS
AANS Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery

Laverne Ray Lovell, MD, FAAN
Humanitarian Award

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS, FAAN
Distinguished Service Award

H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FAANS
Cushing Medal

Basant Kumar Misra, MCh MS
International Lifetime Recognition Award
