Lifesaving Awards

In 2012, the Korey Stringer Institute started recognizing three individuals annually who have made significant contributions in the realm of preventing sudden death in sport. These individuals are leaders in their fields when it comes to making important policy changes to prevent sudden death in sport. The annual awards and awardees include:

Robert A. Huggins KSI Lifesaving Research Award

This award recognizes exceptional dedication and work in research aimed to improve knowledge regarding preventing sudden death in sport.

KSI Lifesaving Service Award

This award recognizes exceptional service aimed to improve policies and advocate for the adoption of policies in order to reduce sudden death in sport.

KSI Lifesaving Education Award

This award recognizes exceptional work aimed to improve knowledge and education in the realm of preventing sudden death in sport.

Rebecca L. Stearns KSI Alumni Award

This award recognizes exceptional dedication and work to carrying forward the mission of KSI beyond graduation from UConn.

Rachael Oats Service to KSI Award 

This award recognizes individuals who tirelessly and wholeheartedly devote themselves and their work to preventing sudden death in sport.

Kelci Stringer Founders Award

This award recognizes individuals who played an integral part of the formation of KSI.

 

Photos of the 2023 Awards Ceremony.