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2010 MEMBERSHIP AWARDS - Nominate yourself or someone deserving today. Membership is required for all awards and scholarships.
DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2010
I. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS -apply for one, considered for all
- Dezna C. Sheehan Memorial Educational Scholarship , Sponsored by National Society for Histotechnology
- Leonard Noble Educational Scholarship, Sponsored by Cardinal Health, Scientific Products Distribution
- Robert A. Clark Memorial Educational Scholarship, Sponsored by Sakura Finetek USA, Inc.
- Thermo Scientific Educational Scholarship, Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific Scientific
- Fisher Healthcare Educational Scholarship, Sponsored by Fisher Healthcare
Award amount: Five ($1000.00) Educational Scholarships. All Educational Scholarships are given to the recipient on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, etc.) must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement. Funds not used within the two year period will revert to NSH.
Award criteria: All Educational Scholarships will be made annually to applicants who are pursuing advanced education and know-ledge within the profession of histotechnology and/or actively working toward academic status which may provide eligibility to take the histology certification examination appropriate to your professional registry. The Awards Committee will choose the recipients based on the sincere effort of the applicant and not necessarily upon academic merit.
II. IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY AWARDS - apply for one considered for all IHC awards
- Ventana Medical Systems Immunohistochemistry Award
Sponsored by Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Award amount: Ventana Medical Systems Inc. sponsors this $1000 award on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: In addition to the membership qualification, certification in histology is also required. This award will be given annually to a qualified applicant who is pursuing advanced education within the Histotechnology profession, with a specific interest in immunohistochemistry. This award will support educational or professional certification programs that are intended to:
1. Enhance the immunohistochemistry techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution; and/or,
2. Support the study of new IHC techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory.
The Awards Committee will choose the recipient based on working achievement and/or academic merit.
- BioGenex Award for Standardization In Immunohistochemistry
Sponsored by BioGenex
Award amount: BioGenex sponsors this award with a $1000.00 grant.
Award criteria: Because of the technological revolution, it becomes imperative that laboratory procedures become standardized to achieve highly reproducible results with increased efficiencies.
This award will be presented annually to a NSH member certified in histology, who has contributed to the advancement of histotechnology standardization in any facet of histopathology, to include but not limited to: antigen retrieval, microtomy, staining (automated or manual), i.e., H&E, special stains, immunohistochemistry or image analysis. This may be demonstrated by:
1. Publication of research or abstract presentations before peers on standardization.
2. Workshops or teleconferences on histopathology standardization.
- Dako Award for Excellence In Standardization of the IHC Techniques
Sponsored by Dako
Award amount: Dako offers the option of a cash award (grant) of $1500.00 OR a seven day trip to Dako in Santa Barbara, California for a five day training session on IHC procedures and techniques.
Award criteria: In addition to the membership qualification, certification in histology is required. Candidate must be familiar with and perform IHC techniques on a routine basis, as outlined in their institution’s departmental manual on standardization (Quality Assurance). Award funds are to be utilized to advance the recipient’s education in the field of immunohistochemistry with emphasis on standardization.
- Jules Elias Excellence in Immunohistochemistry Award
Sponsored by by Dr. Richard W. Cartun, Hartford, Connecticut
Award amount: This award is sponsored by Dr. Richard W. Cartun, Hartford, Connecticut with a $1000 grant to the recipient.
Award criteria: This award will be presented annually to an NSH member that is currently utilizing immunohistochemisty in a clinical and or research setting and is nominated by his/her peers for excellence in immunohistochemisty techniques. The nominee must either be HT, HTL, QIHC certified or are QIHC eligible. This grant is intended to:
1. Enhance IHC techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution, and/or
2. Support the study of new IHC techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory, and/or
3. Support continuing education.
III. IN-SITU HYBRIDIZATION -apply for one, considered for all
Ventana Medical Systems In Situ Hybridization Award
Sponsored by Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Award amount: Ventana Medical Systems Inc. sponsors this $1000 award on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., travel, books, tuition, registration fees, etc.) Must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: In addition to the membership qualification, certification in histology is also required. This award will be given annually to a qualified applicant who is pursuing advanced education within the histotechnology profession, with a specific interest in in situ hybridization. This award will support educational or professional certification (HT/HTL/QIHC) programs that are intended to:
1. Enhance the in situ hybridization techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution; and/or,
2. Support the study of new in situ hybridization techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory.
BioGenex Award for Excellence In In Situ Hybridization
Sponsored by BioGenex
Award amount: BioGenex sponsors this award with a $1000 grant.
Award criteria: This award will be presented to a NSH member certified in histology, who is pursuing advanced work in In-Situ Hybridization. This may be supported by:
1. Publication of a research paper utilizing ISH in a peer reviewed journal.
2. Presentation of an abstract on ISH at a scientific conference.
3. The teaching of ISH through workshops, lectures and teleconferences.
4. Continued and advanced work on ISH in one’s own institution, as evidenced by letters of support from the supervisor, pathologist and peers.
Invitrogen Chromogenic In Situ Hybridization Award
Sponsored by Invitrogen Corporation
Award amount: Invitrogen Corporation sponsors this award with a $500 grant.
Award criteria: Award criteria: This award will be presented annually to an NSH member that is pursuing advanced education with a specific interest in Chromogenic In-Situ Hybridization (CISH). This grant is intended to:
1. Enhance techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution, and/or
2. Support the study of new techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory, and/or
3. Support continuing education.
IV. LABORATORY AWARDS- apply for one, considered for all
Ventana Medical Systems IHC/In Situ Laboratory Award
Sponsored by Ventana Medical System, Inc.
Award amount: Ventana Medical Systems Inc. sponsors this $3000 award on a reimbursement basis. This award is given to the laboratory on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, travel, subscriptions, exams, etc.) must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: At least two members of the laboratory staff must meet the membership qualification. Additionally, certification in histology by at least two members of the laboratory staff is also required. This award will be given annually to a qualified Laboratory that is pursuing advanced education within the histotechnology profession, with a specific focus in immunohistochemistry and/or in-situ hybridization. This award will support the laboratory’s educational initiative through the funding of educational seminars, purchase of educational materials, educational or professional certification (HT/HTL/QIHC) programs for the laboratory that are intended to:
1. Increase the overall knowledge of the laboratory staff in the field of immunohistochemistry and/or in-situ hybridization.
2. Enhance the immunohistochemistry and/or in situ hybridization techniques and methods presently utilized in the laboratory; and/or support the study of new IHC and/or in-situ hybridization techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominated laboratory.
To accomplish this, the award may be used for the following:
-Attend the NSH Symposium/Convention
-Educational seminars or teleconferences for the laboratory
-Fees for on-site speakers
-Purchase of text or reference books for the laboratory
-Subscriptions to scientific journals for the laboratory
-Educational materials for the laboratory
-Fees for the HT/HTL/QIHC certification exam
Biocare Medical Excellence in Patient Care Laboratory Award
Sponsored by Biocare Medical
Award amount: Biocare Medical sponsors this award with a $1500 grant.
Award criteria: This award will be presented annually to a histology laboratory that exhibits excellence in patient care. Efficient testing turnaround time, error free reporting, willingness to incorporate new techniques, dedication of laboratory staff and extraordinary levels of laboratory performance are qualities that the recipient of this laboratory award exhibits. At least two members of the laboratory staff must meet NSH membership qualification. Additionally, HT or HTL certification by at least two members of the laboratory staff is required. This grant is intended to:
1. Enhance laboratory efficiency through continuing education
2. Enhance laboratory techniques presently utilized in the laboratory
3. Support the study of new techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominated laboratory
HARD TISSUE
Ann Preece Award
Sponsored by PolySciences, Inc.
Award amount: PolySciences, Inc. sponsors this $1000 award on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, travel, subscriptions, exams, etc.) must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: This award will be given annually to a qualified applicant who has excelled in working with calcified/decalcified bone, other materials such as stents in vascular research or bioengineering development. The specimens can be human or animal in origin. This award will support educational or professional certification programs that are intended to:
1. Enhance techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution, and/or
2. Support the study of new techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory, and/or
3. Support continuing education or certification.
The Awards committee will choose the recipient based on working achievement and/or academic merit. The award can be used for continuing education endeavors.
MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY
William J. Hacker Memorial Award
Hacker Instruments
Award amount: Hacker Instruments sponsors this award with a $500.00 grant.
Award criteria: This award is presented annually to the best scientific paper or presentation utilizing microwave technology. Any paper written and/or presented between May 1, 2009 and May 30, 2010 will be eligible.
MANAGEMENT
Leica Leadership In Management Award
Leica Microsystems
Award amount: Leica Microsystems sponsors this $3000 award on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, travel, subscriptions, exams, etc.) must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: This award will be given annually to an experienced or recently promoted manager, assistant manager, or supervisor who is expected to provide management leadership within their current role. The individual exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated leader in communication and/or interpersonal skills.
The Awards Committee will choose the recipient based on working achievement and/or academic merit. The award can be used for continuing education endeavors.
TEACHING -INSTRUCTORS
Leica Leadership In Teaching Award
Leica Microsystems
Award amount: Leica Microsystems sponsors this $1,000 award on a reimbursement basis. Receipts for all expenses (i.e., books, tuition, registration fees, travel, subscriptions, exams, etc.) must be sent to the NSH office for reimbursement.
Award criteria: This award will be given annually to an individual dedicated to teaching Histotechnology exemplifying the qualities of a dedicated teacher sharing their knowledge with others and advancing the growth of the profession of Histotechnology. The nominee can be an instructor, technician/technologist, or supervisor.
The Awards Committee will choose the recipient based on working achievement and/or academic merit. The award can be used for continuing education endeavors.
AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO NSH and THE PROFESSION of HISTOTECHNOLOGY
Rosemary And Donald Ostermeier Memorial Award
Sponsored by Mark E. Ostermeir
Award amount: This award is sponsored by Mr. Mark E. Ostermeier of Naperville, Illinois with a $500.00 grant to the recipient.
Award criteria: This award is presented annually to the recipient that, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, embodies the qualities of dedication and devotion to their patients, profession, co-workers, staff and place of employment. The nominee must be a current member of the NSH, with membership of at least five years prior to nomination. Additionally, certification in histology is required.
J.B. McCormick M.D. Award
Sponsored by McCormick Scientific
Award amount: This awared is generously sponsored by Dr. McCormick through McCormick Scientific. The award consists of a functioning exact replica of an 1800 Liberkuhn Compass Microscope and an eight book boxed set of The Science Heritage Library, concerning the history of the microscope and histotechnology.
Award criteria: Presented for outstanding and exceptional service to the National Society for Histotechnology.
Selection of the recipient for this award will be made by the Awards Committee in consultation with Dr. McCormick. The Awards Committee may elect to not consider those nominations they feel inappropriate for this coveted award. It should not be assumed that the award will be given on an annual basis.
Histotechnologist Of The Year Award
Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Award amount: Thermo Scientific sponsors this award with a $1000.00 grant.
Award criteria: This award will be made annually to the Histologic Technician/Histotechnologist, who, in the opinion of the Awards committee, best exemplifies the qualities of dedication and service to the profession of Histotechnology.
Histotechnologist Of The Decade - to nominate a member for this award, please contact Carrie Diamond at carrie@nsh.org.
Sponsored by Leica Microsystems
Award amount: Leica Microsystems sponsors this award with a $2500.00 grant.
Award criteria: This award will be made every ten years to the Histologic Technician/Histotechnologist, who, in the opinion of the Awards committee, best exemplifies the qualities of dedication and service to the profession of Histotechnology.
FOREIGN TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP
Lee G. Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship
Sponsored by Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.
Award amount: This award is sponsored by Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc., Richmond, Illinois. The nominee will be selected by the NSH Awards Committee and shall be the recipient of:
1. Up to $6000.00 to be used to support costs for study and/or obtaining histotechnological education abroad (outside the U.S.A.).
2. A copy of Mr. Lee Luna’s book entitled, Histopathologic Methods and Color Atlas of Special Stains and Tissue Artifacts.
This award will be presented each year that a nominee has been selected. The award recipient will be recognized at the awards banquet during the annual NSH Symposium/ Convention.
Award criteria: 1. The applicant/nominee must be an NSH member who has been active for at least two (2) consecutive years immediately prior to application/nomination and whose primary job description is the performance of histopathologic techniques.
2. Applicants for this award must not have been the recipient of this award within the past 5 years. Applicants who have not been chosen previously are encouraged to reapply.
CONSTITUENT SOCIETY AWARDS
- Website Of The Year Award
Sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology
Award amount: The National Society of Histotechnolgy sponsors this award with a plaque and a $500.00 grant to the state or regional society that submits the winning website.
This award is given annually to the state or regional website which in the opinion of the Awards Committee, best satisfies the following.
Award criteria: The state or regional website will be judged on:
1. Function, accessibility and ease of navigation.
2. Visual design and appeal.
3. Content that is current and reflects state, regional and national news.
4. Creativity, originality and technology.
Websites will be judged by the Awards Committee during the time frame of June 1st – June 15th.
Newsletter Of The Year Award
Hacker Instruments
Award amount: Hacker Instruments, Winnsboro, SC sponsors this award with a $500.00 grant to the state society submitting the winning newsletter.
Award criteria: This award is given annually to the state newsletter which in the opinion of the Awards Committee, best satisfies the following.
1. Reflect state, regional, and national news (clarity).
2. Have articles that are beneficial to the histology laboratory and are fully referenced (content).
3. Edited such that all entries are clear and to the point. Grammatical errors should be absent (neatness).
4. Present itself in an attractive manner throughout the issue.
The Newcomer-Newcomer Regional Awards
Sponsored by Newcomer Supply
Award amount: Newcomer Supply sponsors these awards with a $500 scholarship to each of nine regions on a reimbursement basis.
Award criteria: : This award will be available annually to qualified applicants from each of the nine NSH regions based on financial need to attend a histotechnology meeting/symposium on a state, regional or national level. A qualified applicant will be a 1st time attendee or a returning attendee that has not attended a meeting within the past five (5) years. Applicants must be a member in good standing of NSH. Winners will be selected by a random drawing from all qualified applications submitted from their region and notified by their region director by August 1st.
Individual Membership Incentive Award
Sponsored by Hacker Instruments
Award amount: This award, sponsored by Hacker Instruments, Fairfield, New Jersey is in the amount of $300.00 and is accompanied by a certificate.
Award criteria: This award is presented to any qualified member of the National Society for Histotechnology who recruits the largest number of new applicants, or past members with a lapsed membership of at least 24 months. This award covers the period of September 1 through August 31. Employees of manufacturers and scientific distributors are not eligible to participate.
Each membership application must contain the name of the current member who recruited them for appropriate credit. The recorded date is the date the application is received at the National Office.
State Membership Incentive Award
Sponsored by Hacker Instruments
Award amount: This award, sponsored by Hacker instruments, Fairfield, New Jersey is in the amount of $300.00 and is accompanied by a certificate.
Award criteria: This award shall be presented to the state society with the largest net increase of new members, or past members with a lapsed membership of at least 24 months (Canada constitutes a state). This award covers the period of September 1 to August 31.
Diamond Cover Award
Sponsored by Sakura Finetek, U.S.A., Inc.
Award amount: This award is given to the author(s) of a manuscript published in the Journal of Histotechnology in the March, June, or September Issues.
First Time Symposium Presentation
Sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology-Lee G. Luna Memorial Fund
Award amount: A $250.00 honorarium is given annually to one faculty member, in recognition of their first presentation at the annual NSH Symposium/Convention.
Poster Session Awards
Sponsored by Sakura Fineteck U.S.A. Inc.
Award amount: The winning poster from the VIR and Clinical categories will each receive a $250.00 honorarium. Vendor posters receive honorable mention.
Award criteria: Poster presentations at the annual Symposium/Convention are categorized as Veterinary, Industry and Research (VIR), Clinical, or Vendor/Product Development. Posters are judged on technical content and appearance.
NSH Membership Drawing
Sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology
Award amount: The recipient’s receive complimentary registration, six half day unlimited workshops and a banquet ticket for the following year’s Symposium/Convention.
Award criteria: All NSH members as of August 1 of the current year are eligible for this award. The drawing takes place at the Annual General Membership Meeting. Two (2) names are randomly drawn for this award and presence is not required to win.
Book Drawing
Authors, John Bancroft and Marilyn Gamble, sponsor this award.
Award amount: One (1) member receives an autographed copy of “Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques” by John Bancroft and Marilyn Gamble.
Award criteria: All members who attend the Annual Membership Meeting will automatically be eligible and entered for this drawing. The drawing is held at the Annual General Membership Meeting.
NSH Region Drawing
Sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology
Award amount: One NSH members from each region will be selected for a $500 educational scholarship.
Award criteria: This scholarship can be used towards the purchase of educational materials, teleconference, S/C registration fees or registration fees for State and Regional Meetings. Scholarship is offered on a reimbursement basis.
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