Distinguished Service Award

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual for extraordinary service to the ION.

Eligibility and Regulations

Up to two awards may be given in each year.

One award shall be presented to the outgoing President of the Institute in grateful recognition of their leadership and achievements on behalf of the Institute.
A second award may be awarded to another individual based on specific efforts when an individual is deemed worthy. Nominations for this award will be submitted to the ION National Office and are approved by the ION President. While the Awards Selection Committee may propose this award, it generally shall not be vetted through the Awards Committee.

Award

The award shall consist of a suitable plaque with appropriate wording.

Presentation

The presentation of this award is a highlight of the ION International Technical Meeting.

Past Recipients

2022: Dr. Frank van Diggelen
2020: Dr. Y. Jade Morton
2019: Dr. Suneel I. Sheikh
2018: Dr. John Raquet
2016: Dr. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska
2015: Francine Vannicola
2014: Patricia Doherty
2013: Mr. Ronald Braff
2012: Mr. Paul Olson
2012: Dr. Todd Walter
2011: Dr. David Winfield
2010: Dr. Mikel M. Miller
2008: Dr. Christopher Hegarty
2007: Dr. Mikel M. Miller
2007: Mr. John Lavrakas
2006: Mr. James T. Doherty
2004: Dr. Penina Axelrad
2003: Mr. Larry Hothem
2002: Dr. Rudolph M. Kalafus
2001: Mr. Ronald Hatch
2000: Ms. Karen Van Dyke

1999: Mr. Keith McDonald, Dr. Per Enge
1998: Stewart Teasley
1997: Ben Peterson
1997: Ron Braff
1996: Dr. M. Elizabeth Cannon
1996: Bob Mitchell
1995: Col. Zdzislaw "Stan" Lewantowicz
1995: Capt. C. Jane Morales McKenzie

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