Leadership

CHEST members are empowered to make themselves heard and make a difference in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Our committees, Networks, Board of Regents, and Presidents work diligently to ensure that CHEST addresses the key issues that affect our members, patients, and communities.

Because of our volunteer leaders, we are able to provide the most relevant and impactful content and educational offerings for the entire chest medicine community.

CHEST 2026 honor lectures and annual awards

Now accepting your nominations

Do you have a colleague or mentor who should be recognized for their work in chest medicine? Consider submitting a nomination for an honor lecture or annual award at CHEST 2026.

Each year, we honor those advancing chest medicine, providing mentorship and training, and furthering the chest medicine profession.

Guided by our core values, we celebrate the diversity of the CHEST community and strive for inclusive representation and equitable outcomes in our meeting offerings. To the extent possible, selection priority will be given to outstanding nominations that represent a diversity of lived and learned experience and professional status.

Review the openings and criteria, then nominate a colleague or mentor worthy of recognition. Those selected will be invited and recognized at CHEST 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona, October 18 to 21.

View the 2025 and previous award recipients »

Board and committee applications

Applications for CHEST Board of Regents and committee roles are now closed. The next round of committee applications will open in spring 2026, while Board positions will open in summer 2026.

Interested in applying? Send us your contact information, and we'll reach out when committee applications open. FILL OUT THE FORM »