Grey’s Anatomy: Why Meredith Could Win a Harper Avery (But Not Cristina)

After Meredith won a Harper Avery Award in Grey’s Anatomy, some fans wondered, “did Cristina win the Harper Avery too?” Throughout the first 10 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, Cristina proved herself to be the arguably better surgeon of the two — she was cutthroat and laser-focused on honing her skill. Being a surgeon was always Cristina’s top priority in Grey’s Anatomy, whereas Meredith’s career often took a backseat to her personal relationships — which is actually why Meredith ultimately deserved the award over her friend and colleague.