Prof. Grodzinsky has been announced as the 2019 recipient of the ORS/OREF (Orthopaedic Research Society/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation) Distinguished Investigator Award! This award recognizes his long-standing leadership and contributions to orthopaedic research, outstanding mentorship of trainees and his service to the ORS. Al has been an inspiration to all of us and we cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor. We are looking forward to celebrating with him when the award will be presented at the 2019 ORS Annual Meeting.