2027 Award Nominations are open

Make a nomination by November 1, 2026

The ISCD Awards recognize members whose leadership, service, research, and professional contributions have helped advance musculoskeletal health assessment and strengthen the Society. Celebrating these individuals honors their achievements while inspiring the ISCD community and highlighting the important work members are doing to move the field forward.

Nominate a colleague to be recognized for their contributions to musculoskeletal health and commitment to ISCD. Award recipients will be honored on April 16, 2027, during the ISCD Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with the Position Development and Musculoskeletal Health Conference in Minneapolis, MN. We will also celebrate the 2026 Awardees who were recognized virtually.

Nominations are open through November 1, 2026. Nominations must include a letter of recommendation from someone besides the nominator. Nominees must be an ISCD member in good standing.

A complete listing of ISCD award winners is available here.

Award Descriptions

Dr. Paul D. Miller ISCD Service Award
Presented for distinguished service and dedication to the ISCD.

Dr. John P. Bilezikian ISCD Global Leadership Award
Presented for distinguished service and leadership in the global promotion of the field of bone densitometry and the ISCD.

Dr. Oscar S. Gluck ISCD Humanitarian Award
Presented to an ISCD member with a history of contributing to the alleviation of human suffering, protection of life, outstanding service to the community, or the promotion of health in underserved populations.

ISCD Technologist of the Year Award
Presented to an outstanding technologist for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.

ISCD Clinician of the Year Award
Presented to an outstanding clinician for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.

Dr. Sydney Bonnick ISCD Award for Excellence in Densitometry
Presented to a technologist who consistently exceeds expectations in the daily clinical practice of densitometry by exemplifying the highest level of quality and knowledge.

Dr. Harry K. Genant ISCD Researcher of the Year Award
Presented to an outstanding researcher for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.

ISCD Emerging Leader Award (New in 2026)
Presented to an emerging professional who has shown exceptional participation in promoting ISCD and its mission and goals.
*To be eligible for this award, the ISCD member must be within 10 years from the end of their training.

General Criteria for Awards Process:

  1. Nominees must be an ISCD member in good standing.
  2. The following individuals cannot be nominated for awards: a. Current Officers of ISCD b. Current members of the Awards Committee c. Previous awardees may not receive the same award twice, however, they can be nominated to receive another award.
  3. Members of the Awards Committee may not submit nominations nor write letters of recommendation for nominees.
  4. Nominees for the ISCD Emerging Leader Award must be within 10 years of the end of their training to be eligible.
  5. Nominees not selected for the prior year are not automatically carried forward to the current year of nomination. A new nomination must be submitted each year for each award.
  6. A letter of recommendation is required for a nomination. The person making a nomination may not be the same person to write a letter. A second letter is optional. 
  7. There is not a requirement that a specific award has to be made each year. Additionally, one or more individuals can share an award in the same year.
  8. Chair of Awards Committee is the Immediate Past President. The committee is comprised of up to 12 members appointed by the President.

Historical Award Archive

A Historical Award Archive of former ISCD Instructor of the Year awards can be found here.