Each year, the ASCLS Board of Directors honors those individuals who have made a significant contribution to ASCLS this past year. The following members were recognized with plaques:

Karen Chandler, 2018 Co-Chair for CLEC in Houston
Brandy Greenhill, 2018 Co-Chair for CLEC in Houston
Nicholas Moore, 2018 Host Liaison for the Annual Meeting in Chicago
Michelle Butina, 2018 Chair for the Annual Meeting in Chicago
Scott Aikey, Completion of two terms on the Board of Certification Board of Governors
Susan Beck, Completion of two terms on the Board of Certification Board of Governors
Rick Panning, Root Cause Task Force Chair, 2016-18
Susie Zanto, Workforce Shortage Position Paper Task Force Chair, 2017-18
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus, first practitioner as a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS)

ROBIN H. MENDELSON AWARDS
The Robin H. Mendelson Award, the highest honor awarded in ASCLS, is given to recognize outstanding service and contributions to ASCLS and to the clinical laboratory science profession. This year, awards were presented to:

Kathy Hansen, on completion of two terms on the Board of Certification Board of Governors in addition to presiding as president of the Board of Governors.
Mary Ann McLane, for six years leading the team to represent ASCLS at the U.S. Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Rodney Rohde, recognized by Elsevier Connect for his contributions to their daily stories for global science and health communities.
Deb Rodahl, President of ASCLS, 2017-18.

Congratulations to all of these worthy recipients.