Our annual Honorary Membership is awarded to those persons of special distinction in endocrinology or those who have performed outstanding long-term service to the Society.
2024 - Ilpo Huhtaniemi
In recognition of his outstanding service to endocrinology through his important role in reproductive endocrinology and his contribution to the basic science activities of ESE
2023 - Andrea Giustina
In recognition of his outstanding service to ESE through his role as ESE President (2019-2021) and the major roles he played in steering ESE through the pandemic and European policy and advocacy
2023 - Susan Webb
In recognition to her services to endocrinology and for her major involvement in the pituitary field, particularly quality of life.
2022 - Barbara Jarząb
In recognition of her longstanding support to the European Society of Endocrinology, including as ESE Secretary from 2010-2014 and to the European endocrine community at large.
2022 - Clara Álvarez
In recognition of her longstanding support to the European Society of Endocrinology, including as ESE Executive Committee member from 2005-2009, as Thyroid Focus Area lead from 2018-2020 and to the European endocrine community at large.
2021 - AJ van der Lely
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to our Society as President (2015–2019).
2020 - John Wass
In recognition of his services to European endocrinology and to the European Society of Endocrinology as one its founding fathers.
2019 - Ezio Ghigo
In recognition of his services to European endocrinology and to the European Society of Endocrinology as former Vice President (2005-2009).
2019 - Maria Alevizaki
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Society as Executive Committee member (2007-2011), the POC Chair of ECE 2010 and deputy Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Endocrinology (2010-2018).
2018 - Vera Popovic
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Society as Vice President (2013-2017) and Executive Committee member (2007-2011) and being instrumental in developing interactions between eastern and western Europe.
2018 - Pia Burman
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Society in establishing and leading the development of ESE Guidelines and for providing support to the ESE Nurses’ Working Group.
2017 - Philippe Bouchard
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Society as President (2011-2015) and Secretary (2005-2010).
2016 - Paolo Beck-Peccoz
In recognition of his contribution to endocrinology and ESE through his dedication and commitment as Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Endocrinology.
2015 - Andrzej Milewicz
In recognition for his commitment to ESE through the role he played in the development of the Society in his country and through his chairmanship of the LOC for ECE 2014. Also for his exceptional services to European endocrinology and the Polish Society of Endocrinology.
2015 - Furio Pacini
In recognition for your outstanding achievements and significant contributions in thyroid cancer and to European endocrinology.
2015 - Martin Schlumberger
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and significant contributions in thyroid cancer and to European endocrinology.
2015 - Eberhard Nieschlag
In recognition of the remarkable dedication, outstanding work and commitment to the European Society of Endocrinology.
2014 - Bruno Allolio
In special recognition of his commitment to the European Society of Endocrinology.
2014 - Felipe Casanueva
In special recognition of his commitment to the European Society of Endocrinology.
2014 - Josef Marek
In recognition of his remarkable commitment, achievement and dedication to the European Society of Endocrinology.
2013 - Christian Binder
In recognition to his commitment and dedication to the European Society of Endocrinology.
2012 - Pierre Chambon
In recognition of his contribution to science.
2012 - Wilmar Wiersinga
In recognition of his services to ESE.
2011 - Steven Lamberts
In recognition as the first President of ESE and his contributions to the Society.
2010 - Albert G. Burger
In recognition of his outstanding achievements as the first editor of the European Journal of Endocrinology and significant contributions to uniting European endocrinologists.
2010 - Etienne Emile Baulieu
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and significant contributions to European endocrinology.
2008 - Gabriella Morreale de Escobar
In recognition of her tremendous achievements and significant contributions to European endocrinology.
2008 - Luciano Martini
In recognition of his tremendous achievements in the early days of the EFES and significant contributions to European endocrinology.
