NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MARCH 15

PURPOSE
  • Leadership Award: Recognizes a member in their first five years of practice who has significantly contributed to the clinical laboratory science (CLS) profession and ASCLS.
  • NEW – Achievement Award: Highlights an individual’s notable contributions within the year in areas such as innovation, dedication, or collaboration in CLS and ASCLS.
AWARD

All nominees will receive recognition at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony where the winner(s) will be announced.

NOMINATIONS

Submit all nominee data and forms via the Online Awards Application (note: full requirements below under APPLICATION PROCESS).

ELIGIBILITY
  • Must be in the first 1-5 years of working in the profession.
  • Must be a current ASCLS member at the time of the presentation.
  • Must be actively involved in ASCLS and the CLS profession.
  • Current AP Directors on the Board of Directors are not eligible during their tenure.
APPLICATION PROCESS
  • A single application will be used for both awards, including:
    • Form 1: Society Involvement
    • Form 4: Ascending Professional Activities
    • A personal statement or letter of support detailing contributions to ASCLS and the CLS profession in the areas of innovation, dedication, or collaboration, with supporting evidence.
    • Online Nomination Form
  • Nominations may come from ASCLS members (Ascending Professional, Developing Professional, Professional, or Emeritus), including self-nominations.
  • All forms must be typed, submitted electronically, and completed by the posted deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
REQUIRED FORMS
  1. Download and Complete Attachment 1:  ASCLS Society Involvement
  2. Download and Complete Attachment 4:  Ascending Professional Activities and Contributions
  3. Personal Statement or Letter of Support – Highlight how the applicant fosters innovation, collaboration and/or dedication in ASCLS and why they are deserving of an Achievement Award
  4. Complete the Ascending Professional Leadership Online Nomination Form and upload Attachment 1, Attachment 4, and personal statement/letter of support
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR LEADERSHIP AWARD, ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IN INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND DEDICATION

Leadership Award

Points are assigned on the following (based on the documentation in Attachments 1 and 4):

  1. Society Involvement (national, regional, state, and local participation).
  2. ASCLS Activities (e.g., organizing events, speaking engagements, publications).
  3. Professional Contributions (e.g., mentoring, licensure activities, career development).

Achievement Award

Candidates will be evaluated in one of three categories (based on the documentation in the personal statement/letter of support and Attachment 4):

  1. Innovation: Contribution of creative, original ideas or methods with measurable impact.
  2. Collaboration: Effective teamwork, diversity, and inclusion in projects or initiatives.
  3. Dedication: Consistent effort, perseverance, and influence on peers in advancing the profession.

2024 Recipient

Doryan Redding, VA

2024 Ascending Professional Leadership Award Winner Doryan Redding

Nominees
Clayton Fraker, WI
Sydney Klausing, MI
Jeremiah Oh, GA
Doryan Redding, VA
Emily Woten, FL

2024 Ascending Professional Leadership Award nominees

2023 Recipient

Barbara Harvey, WY

2023 Ascending Professional Leadership Award Winner Barbara Harvey

Nominees
Ayla Avalos-Morales, CO
Barbara Harvey, WY
Heather Herrington, PA
Ogechi Ohaeto, FL
Michele Sloma, NJ

2022 Recipient

Kate DeAngelo, ID

2022 Ascending Professional Leadershp Award Winner Kate DeAngelo

Nominees
Kate DeAngelo, ID
Kathyrn Golab, WI
Caitlyn Madden, MI
Jonathan Meyer, PA
Camille Parnell, NY
Lisa Wylie, MN

2021 Recipient

Alexandra Nussbaum, WI

Nominees
Kate DeAngelo, ID
Kjie Gao, AL
Alicia Kuzia, MI
Alexandra Nussbaum, WI

2020 Recipient

Aniqa Rattu, NY

Nominees
Kyle McCafferty, MI
Aniqa Rattu, NY
Kelsey Reschly, NC

2019 Recipient

Joshua Cannon, PA

Nominees
Ryan Barry, NY
Joshua Cannon, PA
Sophia Chandrasekar, NC
Stephanie Garcia AZ
Crystal Paul, MN
Samantha Treutel, WI