Histotechnology Professionals Day

Art of the Stain Contest, We Celebrate Your Work!

In celebration of Histology Professionals Day (HPD) on March 10, NSH we host the annual Art of the Stain Contest. The winner will be incorporated into our 2026 HPD logo.

Congratulations to Our 2025 Art of the Stain winner!

Katie Bennett, BS, HTL(ASCP)

Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory

Pearl, Mississippi

Stain Type: Giemsa
Tissue: Haired Skin

Art of the Stain Winners

2025 Art of the Stain Winner

Stain: Giemsa

Tissue: Haired Skin

2024 Art of the Stain Winner
Stain: Giemsa
Tissue: Chicken Leg Bone

Art of the Stain 2023 Winner

2023 Art of Stain Winner
Stain: pentachrome and eosin,
tissue type is maxilla skin (dog)

2022 Art of the Stain Winner

2022 Art of the Stain Winner
Stain: hematoxylin and eosin,
tissue type is mouse prostate

2021 Art of the Stain Winner

2021 Art of the Stain Winner
Stain: Alcian Yellow Toluidine blue stain,
tissue type helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsy

2020 Art of the Stain Winner

2020 Art of the Stain Winner
Stain: Immunofluorescence,
tissue type is cerebellum

Histotechnology Professionals Day: March 10, 2026

On March 10th, 2010, the National Society of Histotechnology (NSH) announced the inaugural celebration of Histotechnology Professionals Day (HPD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the field of Histotechnology. Although much has changed since 2010, the dedication of the scientists in the profession has remained the same, and each year, NSH create a variety of ways you can promote and participate in HPD.

Histotechnology Professionals Day aims to honor the important contributions scientists make to the healthcare field and increase awareness about the field as a whole, to encourage growth in this dynamic profession. This Histotechnology Professionals Day, join NSH in celebrating histology by taking the time to acknowledge the histologists in your organization, workplace, or community!

Ways to Celebrate HPD

HPD is all about raising awareness for the profession. Here are a few ways you can celebrate in your lab and community, to let them know what we're all about.

Workplace Activities

There are plenty of activities you can do within your workplace and your community to raise awareness about Histotechnology Professionals Day.

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Provide tours of the histology department inviting other departments or administrators to come for coffee or snacks.
Include HPD in communications such as your voicemail greeting and email signature.
Work with the communications department to have a HPD awareness e-mail blitz sent throughout the organization.
Work with the IT department to announce and promote HPD on your institution’s website.
If your institution is amenable, offer an open house to the public, to raise awareness of the role of Histotechnology, or invite the local media to tour your facility for a first-hand look.

Make the Most of HPD

Elevator Speech

Every professional should have a short synoptic speech called an “elevator speech”. The speech should be a 15-30 second description of what they do as a professional. This speech is intended to tell listeners enough to make them want to learn more. It can be used in an elevator when someone asks “What is a Histotechnologist”? or when you have an opportunity to talk about your profession to the PTA, to your local elected officials, students or anyone who shows interest. Your hope is to create an opportunity for an in-depth discussion. You will raise awareness and visibility of the profession.

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Proclamation

One of the most important things that your organization can do to build awareness for the Histology Profession is to receive official recognition from your local elected official, mayor and/or governor. One way to do this is by requesting an official government proclamation honoring Histotechnology Professionals Day. Requirements for submission of proclamation requests vary from state to state so be sure to look up guidelines in advance. Below are some recommendations and sample communications for securing recognition.

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