Awards History

ISCD Awards

Each year at the ISCD’s Annual Meeting, ISCD members are recognized for their service to the ISCD and to the field of densitometry. Click on the award name below or click here to view a complete listing of Past ISCD award recipients. To review the nominations process and eligibility requirements - click here. Submissions now open!

Award Descriptions

Nominations are accepted during the designated time for the following awards:

Dr. Paul D. Miller ISCD Service Award

Presented annually to an ISCD member for distinguished service and dedication to 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 - with no expectation of compensation.

Dr. John P. Bilezikian ISCD Global Leadership Award

Presented to an ISCD member for distinguished service and leadership in the global promotion of the field of bone densitometry and the ISCD.

ISCD Clinician of the Year Award

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

ISCD Technologist of the Year Award

Presented annually to an outstanding ISCD technologist 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

Awarded to the best ISCD technologists based on their contribution to the practice of densitometry.

Awards Based on Ratings - no nominations are accepted for the following awards:

ISCD Clinician Instructor of the Year

Presented to the highest rated clinician Bone Densitometry Course instructor.

ISCD Technologist Instructor of the Year

Presented to the highest rated technologist Bone Densitometry Course instructor.

ISCD VFA Instructor of the Year

Presented to the highest rated Vertebral Fracture Assessment Course instructor.

Best Clinical Abstract Award

Presented to an MD or PhD for the best clinical abstract at the Annual Meeting.

Best Technologist Abstract Award

Presented to a technologist for the best technologist abstract at the Annual Meeting.

Best Challenging Case Award

Presented to the best challenging case at the Annual Meeting.

Young Investigator Award

Presented to the best young investigator(s) at the Annual Meeting.

General Criteria for Awards Process:

The following individuals cannot be nominated for awards:
a. Current Officers of ISCD
b. Current members of the Awards Committee
c. Previous awardees of that specific award (can be nominated for another)

Nominees not selected for the prior year are not automatically carried forward to the current year of nomination.

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.

Chair of Awards Committee is the Immediate Past President.

Committee is comprised of 12 members appointed by the President

Current Officers 2011:

Sarah L. Morgan, M.D., RD, CCD

S. Bobo Tanner, M.D., CCD

John T. Schousboe, MD, PhD, CCD

Diane C. Krueger, BS, CBDT

Larry Jankowski, CBDT

Didier B. Hans, Ph.D., PD, MBA, CCD, CDT

Awards Committee 2011 - 2012:

Didier B. Hans, Ph.D., PD, MBA, CCD, CDT – Chair

Sarah L. Morgan, M.D., RD, CCD – Vice-Chair

Neil C. Binkley, MD, CCD

JoAnn P. Caudill, RT(R)(M)(BD), CDT

Lawrence G. Jankowski, CBDT

Pamela C. Johnson, RT(R)(BD), CDT

William D. Leslie, MD, FRCPC, MSc, CCD

Paul D. Miller, MD, CCD

Steven M. Petak, MD, JD, FACE, CCD

Sergio Ragi-Eis, MD, CCD, CDT

Nelson B. Watts, MD, CCD

Application Process:

The following are required to complete an application or nomination for an award. Those that are incomplete will not be reviewed.

* Complete online nomination form.
* Nominator must submit a letter of support and the CV, Vitae or resume for the person being nominated is strongly encouraged. Those without a CV, Vitae or resume will be at a disadvantage as nominees are reviewed.
* Each nomination must submit 2 letters of reference or recommendation.

The current year's award schedule and nomination form is:

2012 Awards Schedule & Nomination Form

Call for Award Nominations Opens:

October 18, 2011

Nominations Close:

December 16, 2011

Award Nomination Form:

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