NSH Awards and Scholarships Sponsorship

Show Your Support for Histology Professionals!

At NSH, we have the privilege of supporting and walking alongside histology professionals in all areas and stages of their careers.   

We want you to be a part of that journey!

By sponsoring NSH Histology Awards and Scholarships,  your company will be recognized with other organizations who:

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Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors will be recognized by having their name or logo placed on:

  1. NSH Awards/Scholarships webpages
  2. Awards/Scholarships emails
  3. NSH Convention Awards/Scholarship Award Wall
  4. NSH Convention General Session Videos Announcing Winners
  5. Plaque given to recipients

Histology Awards

Histotechnologist of The Year

Cost: $1,100

SOLD: Sponsored by Epredia

This award will be given annually to an individual who best exemplifies the qualities of dedication, service, and involvement with the profession of histotechnology and to NSH.

Recipient receives $1,000 and a plaque.

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Clare Thornton

2024 Histotechnologist of the Year

Jules Elias Excellence Award in Immunohistochemistry 

Cost: $1,100 

SOLD: Sponsored by Dr. Richard Cartun

This award will be presented to an individual who is currently utilizing and excelling in immunohistochemistry in a clinical or research setting. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge their work in the field and support the nominee or their institution in the study techniques and methods presently utilized in the nominee’s institution, or support the study of new IHC techniques under consideration for adoption in the nominee’s laboratory, or support continuing education.

Recipient receives $1,000 and a plaque.

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Cecelia Obregon

2024 Jules Elias Excellence in Immunohistochemistry Winner

Excellence in Whole Slide Scanning and Image Analysis Award

Cost: $1,100

SOLD: Co-sponsored by Sakura Finetek, USA and Evident

This award will be presented to an individual who shows dedication and excellence in whole slide imaging and/or image analysis. The purpose of this award is to honor those who have improved the histology process for whole slide imaging and image analysis. This includes those who have improved the slide scanning process, developed, or enhanced image analysis methods within their organization, developed innovative validations for whole slide imaging procedures to align with the recommendation of CAP, or actively contributed to educating others on various aspects of the digital pathology process.

Recipient receives $1,000 and a plaque.

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Nicholas Hoo Fatt

2024 Excellence in Whole Slide Scanning and Image Analysis Winner

Excellence Award in Histology Lab Management 

Cost: $1,100

SOLD: Sponsored by Sakura Finetek, USA

This award will be given to an experienced or recently promoted manager, assistant manager, or supervisor who is expected to provide management leadership within their current role. The individual nominated should exemplify the qualities of a dedicated leader in communication, interpersonal skills, demonstrate and encourage flexibility, adaptiveness, supportiveness, compassion, understanding, work-life balance, and well-being.

Recipient receives $1,000 and a plaque.

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Miranda Wilkes

2024 Excellence in Management Winner

C.F.A. Culling Memorial Lecture Award

Cost: $600

SOLD: Sponsored by Nicklas Medical Staffing

The Caggiano family initiated this recognition in 1981 at the NSH Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah after they discovered that Charles Culling had terminal cancer. Dr. Culling had a pronounced impact in the world of histology and they wanted to acknowledge his contribution while he was alive. Since 1981, an individual lecture is chosen by NSH, who has had an accomplished impact in the histology field or as an educator to advance the field.  Sponsor can suggest possible winners to NSH for consideration.  
 
Recipient receives a $500 travel stipend to attend the 2025 NSH Convention and a plaque

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David Krull

2024 Culling Lecture Award Winner

Histology Scholarships

Professional Scholarships

Cost: $1,000

Sponsored by Avantik & Sakura Finetek, USA

Professional scholarships are for individuals pursuing education and knowledge within the profession of histotechnology. The scholarship can be used to purchase books, education, or other items that will help the individual advance in their career.

Recipient receives $1,000

Philip Faulkner

2024 Professional Scholarship Winner

Lisa Mitchell-White

2024 Professional Scholarship Winner

Amber Moser

2024 Professional Scholarship Winner

Student Scholarships

Cost: $500

Sponsored by Avantik, Sakura Finetek, USA, and Epredia

Student Scholarships are for those enrolled in a NAACLS approved histology program. Scholarship funds are provided to support the educational endeavors of aspiring Histotechnologists.

Recipient receives $500

 

Christine Young

2024 Student Scholarship Winner

Sam Owen Jones

2024 Student Scholarship Winner

Stacie Eckhout

2024 Student Scholarship Winner

Vanicia Cheriza

2024 Student Scholarship Winner

Vernon Hegwood

2024 Student Scholarship Winner

Peggy Wenk Histology Program Scholarship

Cost: $5,100

SOLD: Sponsored by Sakura Finetek, USA

This award is given to an HT, or HTL NAACLS approved program in honor of Peggy Wenk, a true champion of the field of histology and a legend with a passion for teaching. Funds may be used to further educational opportunities, webinars, textbooks, reagents for hands-on instruction, guest speakers, and poster development.

Recipient receives $5,000 and a plaque

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Harcum College

2024 Peggy Wenk Histology Program Scholarship

Convention Travel Scholarship

Cost: $750

Sponsored by Sakura Finetek, USA

These scholarships are intended to provide those in histology the opportunity to attend the NSH Convention to advance their education and knowledge in the field, but may not have the funds to do so. The scholarship can be used to cover costs of travel, hotel and food to attend the convention.

Recipient receives $750 plus free registration to the NSH 2025 Convention

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Convention Travel Poster Presenter Scholarship 

Cost: $750

Sponsored by Sakura Finetek, USA and APPIA

These scholarships are intended to provide those in histology the opportunity to attend and present their research in the form of a poster presentation at the NSH Convention. The scholarship can be used to cover costs of travel, hotel and food to attend the convention.

Recipient receives $750 plus free registration to the NSH 2025 Convention

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