Distinguished Sonographer Award

Established in 1997, the Distinguished Sonographer Award is a means of recognizing and honoring current or retired AIUM members who have significantly contributed to the growth and development of medical ultrasound. This annual presentation honors an individual whose outstanding contributions to the development of medical ultrasound warrant special merit.

2016 Daniel A. Merton, BS, RDMS, FSDMS, FAIUM

2015 Lisa M. Allen, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FAIUM

2014 Diana McCormick Strickland, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM

2013 Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSVU, FAIUM, FSDMS

2012 J. Oscar Barahona, BS, RDMS FAIUM

2011 Julia A. Drose, BA, RT, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, FAIUM

2010 Terry J. DuBose, MS, RDMS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2009 Jean Lea Spitz, MPH, CAE, RDMS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2008 Karen J. Ophir, BS, RDMS

2007 Diane M. Kawamura, PhD, RT(R), RDMS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2006 Marie De Lange, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2005 Cindy L. Rapp, RDMS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2004 Paula S. Woletz, MPH, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM

2003 Joan P. Baker, MSR, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS

2002 Wayne H. Persutte, PhD, RDMS, FAIUM, FSDMS

2001 Andrea C. Skelly, PhD, MPH, RDCS, RDMS

2000 Larry D. Waldroup, BS, RDMS, ROUB, FAIUM

1999 Dale R. Cyr, MBA, CAE

1998 John R. Forsythe, RDMS, RDCS, ROUB, FAIUM

1997 Donna M. Kepple, RT, RDMS, FAIUM