Technologist Awards

Professional Excellence in Leadership Award

This award can be delegated to any active member(s) in good standing with the ACMDTT.  The award recipient(s) will demonstrate professional excellence in leadership; provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues; lead by example demonstrating respect, integrity and professionalism; foster a positive working environment and promote effective relationships within the health care environment.

Professional Excellence in Patient Care Award

To be eligible for this award, the candidate(s) must be [an] active member(s), in good standing, with the ACMDTT.  The recipient(s) will demonstrate professional excellence in direct patient care; demonstrate outstanding abilities in the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic services; foster a healthy culture of respect and integrity within health care; advocate for quality patient care and facilitate a safe working environment and inspire confidence and trust in patients.

Herbert M. Welch was a pioneer in the field of medical radiation technology who commitment and dedication aided in the growth of our profession.  This award, first bestowed in 1964, is to honour an active member of the ACMDTT who has dedicated a minimum of fifteen (15) years of service to and has made a significant contribution to the outstanding growth of the profession.

Joan Graham Award

This award may be delegated to any active member of the ACMDTT (excluding current Council members) who imparts shared learning in the form of continuing education applicable to the membership and encourages continuing competence in alignment with the ACMDTT guidelines.  The award recipient may also be an educator.

ACMDTT Honorary Lifetime Membership

The Honorary Life Membership is designed to honour an individual whose professional activities have promoted the profession provincially and/or nationally; whose leadership serves to motivate others to become involved in professional activities; and who has been involved in raising the profile of the ACMDTT and the profession.  This award is delegated through a nomination process, either by an individual or by an ACMDTT Branch. 

Carol Van Velzer Award

Carol Van Velzer was very active in her extensive career as an Electroneurophysiology Technologist exemplified by her service as president of the International Organisation of Societies for Electroneurophysiological Technology (OSET) from 1987-91.  After working at many children’s hospitals in many countries, Carol retired from the field and has happily transitioned into retirement.

The ENP Branch can award this honour to any active electroneurophysiology technologist (ENP), in good standing with ACMDTT, who presents an exhibit or platform presentation of excellence related to the field of Electroneurophysiology at an ENP Branch Meeting in the preceding year.

George C. Hall Invitational Address

Through his experience as a Radiological Technologist, George C. Hall was dedicated to the betterment of our profession.  Illustrated by his service at the local, provincial and national levels, Mr. Hall led by example as to what a dedicated professional can do to make a difference and create an impact in his/her profession.

Council may invite an individual who has influenced the growth of the profession in clinical practice, education, research and/or administration to deliver this address.  The George C. Hall Invitational address is delivered by the deserving honoree during the ACMDTT Annual General Conference.