Awards & badges
Every award is free to earn.
From Nominee to National Winner, decided by doctor endorsements.
In the 2027 cycle, awards run for doctors in every specialty.
The path
How each award is won.
Nominee
Ongoing
Endorsed by a doctor, or has endorsed a colleague
City Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the city and specialty
State Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the state and specialty
National Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the specialty, nationally
Also from Nominee
Highest number of new endorsements from doctors in the month, in each specialty in each city.
Nominee
Ongoing
Endorsed by a doctor, or has endorsed a colleague
Also from Nominee, every month
Highest number of new endorsements from doctors in the month, in each specialty in each city.
City Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the city and specialty
State Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the state and specialty
National Winner
Once a year
Highest number of endorsements from doctors in the specialty, nationally
The full rules are on the methodology page.
Beyond the awards
Your recognition shouldn’t stop at your DCA profile.
Your verified identity, doctor recommendations, rank and awards are earned, never bought, and shown on DCA free. A subscription puts that recognition to work.
See everything in DCA Doctor Premium and DCA Practice Premium.
For winners
Using your badge.
On DCA, always free
The Nominee badge and every award are free to earn and stay on your DCA profile at no cost.
The badge on your own site
Put your badges on your website, social media and print with DCA Doctor Premium. Award badges show the year you won them. The DCA-Verified badge shows the current year while you subscribe.
Platform history
Past winners, 2014–2024.
Winner lists from 2014 to 2024, by year.