2026 Travel Awards - Apply Today!

The Chapter will fund two 2026 travel awards for representation at national ACS meetings: 2026 Leadership & Advocacy Summit and Clinical Congress

$2,500 will be awarded to a RAS/YFA Florida member to attend the ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit, which will be held from February 28 to March 3, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Hotel. This in-person-only event is designed for ACS members, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Through dynamic sessions and interactive workshops, our Florida awardee will gain tools to strengthen their leadership capabilities, advance healthcare policy, and influence the future of surgery. 

$2,500 will be awarded to a RAS/YFA Florida member to attend the ACS Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Application for the Florida Chapter 2026 awards may be found here: https://form.jotform.com/253295878468074