The Carmine M. Valente Distinguished Service Award was established in 2016, with its first presentation occurring at the 2017 AIUM Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Dr Valente served as Chief Executive Officer from 1997-2016 and significantly contributed to the AIUM and the ultrasound community as a whole by furthering the multi-disciplinary nature and collaborative efforts of the organization during his tenure. This annual presentation honors an AIUM member whose longstanding contributions in the furtherance of the AIUM mission warrant special merit, as chosen by the AIUM staff and President.