Mark R. Clements Awards

Each year the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) honors the significant contributions of community members through the Mark R. Clements Awards. These awards are the highest and most prestigious recognition a community member can receive from CCF. The awards began in 2019 in honor of CCF Co-founder Mark R. Clements, who passed away from the disease in 2007.

Award winners are recognized for their significant contributions through their advocacy, vision, innovation, and collaboration. Winners are selected by CCF staff and leadership and receive *awards at the Foundation’s annual conference.

In Loving Memory of Mark R. Clements

Award for Excellence in Volunteerism – Created 2019

This award honors an active or past volunteer whose contributions of time and talent, and engagement with CCF have positively impacted the lives of patients, caregivers, and families.

Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration – Created 2020

This award honors the professional contributions of a clinician, scientist, or researcher whose accomplishments in the field, and engagement with CCF, have made a significant and long-standing mark on the organization and the disease.

Award Excellence in Community Impact – Created 2022

This award honors an individual(s) for their contributions to building community through widespread advocacy, awareness, and fundraising for CCF.

2023 Honorees

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Alie Plouff

Mark R. Clements Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
Juan Valle

Juan Valle, MD

Mark R. Clements Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration
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Dave & Linda Fleischer

Mark R. Clements Award for Community Impact

2022 Honorees

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George Riddle

Mark R. Clements Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
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Mitesh Borad, MD

Mark R. Clements Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration
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Janice Meyer

Mark R. Clements Award for Community Impact

2021 Honorees

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Lisa Craine

Mark R. Clements Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
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Renuka Iyer, MD

Mark R. Clements Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration

2020 Honorees

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Patty Maxin

Mark R. Clements Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
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Susan Acquisto

Mark R. Clements Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration
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Milind Javle, MD

Mark R. Clements Award for Vision, Innovation, and Collaboration

2019 Honoree

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Cait Telaak

Mark R. Clements Award for Excellence in Volunteerism