This year’s recipients were chosen by subject-matter experts and the publication’s newsroom staff from among 420 nominees from 40 countries. “We are very proud of Professor Ou and all his accomplishments. Shoup, the Ludwig A. Michael, MD Callier Center Executive Director, served as AAA president from 2020 to 2021. She said she feels especially privileged to receive the honor named in tribute to her friend and mentor. James Jerger was committed to an unwavering passion for the profession of audiology,” she said.