Honorary members of the Association are persons of distinction who have significantly contributed to the objects of the Association, and have been nominated and elected by the membership.
Current honorary members are:
- Caroline Ashley
- Professor Jonathan Barratt
- Professor Edwina Brown
- Professor Paul Cockwell
- Dr Jan Dudley
- Aileen Dunleavy
- Professor Ken Farrington
- Professor John Feehally
- Professor Terry Feest
- Professor Sharlene Greenwood
- Dr Jean-Pierre Grunfeld
- Professor Helen Hurst
- Karen Jenkins
- Professor Liz Lightstone
- Dr Graham Lipkin
- Fiona Loud
- Professor Sir Netar Mallick
- Professor Peter Mathieson
- Dr David Milford
- Professor Jill Norman
- Professor Claire Sharpe
- Professor Neil Sheerin
- Professor Manish Sinha
- Professor Maarten Taal
- Dr Charles Tomson
- Professor Charles C van Ypersele
- Professor Gavin Welsh
- Professor Gwyn Williams
- Professor Christopher Winearls
While a formal call for Honorary Members is made once a year, nominations are welcome at any time from members.
Nomination criteria:
- Significant contribution to the UKKA or the broader kidney community; exceptional impact in kidney care, research, education, or professional development.
- Current UKKA member in good standing
How to nominate:
Any UKKA member can submit a nomination. Please email ukka@ukkidney.org with:
- The nominee’s name and role/organisation
- A short statement (up to 300 words) outlining why you believe they should be recognised
- Your details as the nominator.