Mentor of the Year Award

The Mentor of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding mentor who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to developing the next generation of dermatology leaders through guidance, encouragement, and meaningful professional support. This award honors an individual whose dedication to mentorship has made a lasting impact on the careers, confidence, and success of their mentees while advancing the mission and values of the Women's Dermatologic Society.

Since the establishment of the WDS Mentorship Award Program in 1993, the Society has supported more than 700 mentoring experiences, and this award celebrates those who exemplify the transformative power of mentorship. Congratulations to these deserving recipients!

2026 Award Recipient

Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD


Past Recipients

2025 - Jenny Murase, MD
2024 - Esther Freeman, MD PhD
2023 - Ashley Wysong, MD MS
2022 - Kimberly J. Butterwick, MD
2021 - Jennifer N. Choi, MD
2020 - Susan Taylor, MD     
2019 - Valerie D. Callender, MD
2018 - Maria K. Hordinsky, MD
2017 - Amit G. Pandya, MD
2016 - Alexa Boer Kimball, MD, MPH
2015 - Lisa A. Garner, MD
2014 - Mary P. Lupo, MD
2013 - Dedee F. Murrell, MD
2012 - William D. James, MD
2011 - Pearl E. Grimes, MD
2010 - Mary Maloney, MD
2009 - Tina S. Alster, MD
2008 - Jean Bolognia, MD
2007 - Libby Edwards, MD
2006 - Amy Paller, MD
2005 - Ilona J. Frieden, MD
2004 - Vera H. Price, MD
2003 - Frances J Storrs, MD