EAES Annual Report 2019

60 Prof. Hyung-Ho Kim was awarded with an Honorary Membership of the EAES in recognition of his outstanding contributions to minimally invasive surgery, his leadership of KSELS and the wonderful collaboration and friendship between KSELS and EAES. Prof. Masahiki Watanabe was awarded with an Honorary Membership of the EAES in recognition of his outstanding contributions to minimally invasive surgery, his leadership of JSES and the wonderful collaboration and friendship between JSES and EAES. Professor Wolfgang Wayand was awarded with the EAES Lifetime Achievement Award in acknow- ledgement of his major contributions to the EAES as a founding member, board member, president and internal auditor. His positive, transparent and inspiring approach combined with a clear view on creating the best environment for the EAES members has been instrumental in building the EAES. Lifetime achievement award Awarded to Honorary Membership Awarded to Honorary membership EAES Annual Report 2019