The Laerdal Honorary Award in Acute Medicine

The award was established in 1984. It is administered by the University of Oslo according to separate statutes. Professors of all medical faculties in the Nordic countries, and members of the Board of the Foundation, may propose candidates. Proposals are considered by a committee established by the University of Oslo.
Initially the award was presented every second year. From 1993 it was decided to present the award every four years. The award amount was at the same time increased from NOK 100,000 to NOK 250,000.

The recipients of this award

	1985 – Prof Petter Andreas Steen, University of Oslo			1995 – Prof Ola Didrik Saugstad, University of Oslo
	1987 –  Andreas Skulberg, Dept Head, Intensive Care, Ulleval University Hospital			1999 – Prof Mads Gilbert, University of Tromsø
	1989 – Ass. Prof. Stig Holmberg, University of Gothenburgh			1999 – Dr. Hans Husum, University of Tromsø
	1991 – Prof. Lars Wiklund, University of Uppsala Uppsala			2003 – Ass. Prof.Johan Herlitz , University of Gothenburg