Shirley Hohl Service Award

Shirley Hohl Service Award

The Shirley Hohl Service Award is given to an individual whose activities best represent the dedicated and unselfish devotion in service to the Society and its mission and goals as exemplified by Shirley Hohl, the ASBMR's founding Executive Secretary. This award is given to an individual who is recognized by members of the Society as having made significant contributions to the mission of the ASBMR. The award includes a $2,000 honorarium and a plaque presentation at the Town Hall Meeting during the Annual Meeting.

Shirley Hohl worked with the ASBMR from its inception, serving first as Executive Secretary, then as Consultant. She maintained the latter position until her death in 1996. Her presence markedly influenced the development of the Society and her contributions were fundamental to establishing the infrastructure of the Society and its success.

Past Awardees

Rhonda Prisby, Ph.D., 2023

Sylvia Christakos, Ph.D., 2022

Jane Aubin, Ph.D., 2021

Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., MPH, 2020

Roberta Faccio, Ph.D., 2019

Jane A. Cauley, DrPh, 2018

Roberto Civitelli, M.D. 2017

Robert A. Adler, M.D. 2016

Suzanne M. Jan De Beur, M.D. 2015

Keith Hruska, M.D. 2014

Janine Danks, Ph.D. 2012

Joan A. McGowan, Ph.D. 2011

Robert Nissenson, Ph.D. 2010

Elizabeth Shane, M.D. 2008

Philip A. Osdoby, Ph.D. 2007

Paula Stern, Ph.D. 2006

Julie Glowacki, Ph.D. 2005

Jane Lian, Ph.D. 2004

Marc K. Drezner, M.D. 2003

Nicola Partridge, Ph.D. 2002

Lawrence G. Raisz, M.D. 2001

Arnold J. Kahn, Ph.D. 2000

Murray J. Favus, M.D. 1999

Norman H. Bell, M.D. 1998

Louis V. Avioli, M.D. 1997

2023 Shirley Hohl Service Awardee Profile

Rhonda Prisby, Ph.D.

“It is a privilege to be selected for the 2023 Shirley Hohl Service Award. Given its namesake and what the award represents, I am humbled in my acceptance and honored to be placed among the esteemed past recipients. I would like to thank my colleagues and friends for their nomination of me: Drs. Marja Hurley, Melissa Kacena and Paola Divieti Pajevic. In addition, I would like to thank the Women’s Committee for supporting my nomination. Enormous gratitude is given to all who guided and influenced me along the way, including mentors, colleagues, students, staff, and friends. It is my intention to continue the work that led to my nomination, as it is needed now more than ever. Finally, I thank my family for their support. They have always served as the bedrock on which I stand.” ~ Rhonda Prisby, Ph.D.