Schizophrenia Bulletin Advance Access originally published online on July 17, 2007
Schizophrenia Bulletin 2007 33(5):1055; doi:10.1093/schbul/sbm086
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Editorial: The Wayne Fenton Award and First Awardee
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others—Pericles
In this issue of the Schizophrenia Bulletin, we take special note of two wonderful individuals who did so much for the field and for persons suffering from schizophrenia. One of the themes in this issue provides a substantive report of progress that resulted from the remarkable vision and leadership provided by Wayne Fenton prior to his death on September 3, 2007. Wayne died under the most tragic of circumstances while attending to a young man suffering from psychosis. In the weeks following his death, we heard many wonderful stories from friends and colleagues of Wayne's remarkable efforts to help his clients succeed in everyday life. Our readers will find some evidence for this in the First-Person Account and in the article in this issue by Bob Heinssen. These accounts describe a caring clinician, well-liked and respected by his patients and peers, accomplished researcher who made significant contributions toward our understanding of schizophrenia, and an astute administrator who left his mark with several initiatives during his tenure at the National Institute of Mental Health. Above all, he was passionate about helping people with schizophrenia and making their lives better. In recognition of Wayne's extraordinary commitment to his patients, Schizophrenia Bulletin has established the Wayne Fenton Award for Exceptional Clinical Care. The annual award will honor an individual who embodies Dr Fenton's devotion to the care of patients combined with innovative approaches and exceptional effort. The awardee will receive a check for US $1000 and a subscription to the Bulletin. Tom McGlashan, Bob Heinssen, and Danny Pine knew Wayne as both a clinician and a friend and have agreed to serve as the selection committee for this award. The criteria for the award and instructions for nomination can be found in the March 2007 issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin and on the Journal's Web site.
The first winner of the Fenton Award for Clinical Excellence is Professor Gerard Hogarty. In this initial selection, sadly made posthumously, we commissioned a full article by three individuals who knew Jerry well. Jerry's position in the field of schizophrenia is truly unique. He was a splendid colleague, leader, and friend and was creative and innovative in all that he did. He personally developed and tested four innovative treatments, each of which advanced schizophrenia therapeutics. In so doing, he helped countless individuals to find the road to recovery.
Dr Fenton and Professor Hogarty contributed much to Schizophrenia Bulletin. We will miss their contributions, and the field will miss the advancement of knowledge that we associate with each of them. We take this moment to express our appreciation and, in a small measure, to keep their inspiration with us as we go forward.
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