The L.C. Tao Educator of the Year Award is presented to a Pathologist in recognition of his/her meritorious service, and contributions to the field of cytopathology education. The award is presented during the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Companion Meeting held during the annual meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. The award also includes $1,000.00 made possible by the generosity of Dr. L.C. Tao.
Nominees for this award should have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of cytopathology education, including but not limited to: active participation in, or development of, exemplary training programs and educational activities at the state, regional and national levels. Any member of the Society may submit nominations to the Award Committee for consideration.
2020 – Martha Pitman, MD, PhD 
2019 -William Faquin, MD, PhD 
2018 – Zubair Baloch, M.D., PhD 
2017 – Daniel Kurtycz, M.D. 
2016 – Eva Wojcik, M.D. 
2015 – Celeste Noëlle Powers, M.D.,Ph.D 
2014 – Dr. Hormoz Ehya 
2013 – Dr. Michael Cohen 
2012 – Dr. Prabodh K. Gupta 
2011 – Dr. Fernando Schmit 
2010 – Dr. Kim Geisinger 
2009 – Dr. Andrea Abati 
2008 – Dr. Ed Cibas 
2007 – Dr. Phillipe Viehl 
2006 – Dr. Carlos Bedrossian 
2005 – Diane Solomon, M.D. 
2004 – Yener Erozan , M.D. 
2003 – Thomas A. Bonfiglio, M.D. 
2002 – William J. Frable, M.D. 
2001 – Leopold G. Koss, M.D.