Since 1965, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized medical students who have shown outstanding ability and exemplary service within a Florida medical school’s pediatric department. Named in honor of the Chapter’s first president, the Luther W. Holloway Award is given annually to graduating students from Florida’s medical school pediatric departments. This award is offered to the pediatric departments at all nine Florida medical schools — Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Lake Erie COM (LECOM), Nova Southeastern University COM, University of Central Florida. University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida.

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients!

• Julia Prakash — Florida Atlantic University Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine
• Sally Stauder — Florida State University College of Medicine
• Sidney Chapman — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Donna Herber — Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Stephany Bustamante — University of Central Florida College of Medicine
• Sujal Patel — University of Florida, College of Medicine
• Farrah Stone — University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
• Karla Geigel — University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine

FCAAP Members can find full details on the award winners in the June 2025 issue of the FCAAP News.