Nominations are Now Open

Submit the Application by April 26  

The SIIM Honorary Awards Program acknowledges dedicated individuals within the medical imaging informatics community by recognizing those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and professional achievement in imaging informatics. 

Honorary Awards

SIIM’s Awards recognize dedicated individuals within the medical imaging informatics community by honoring those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and professional achievement in imaging informatics.

The Dr. Joe Gitlin Award

Presented annually in recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions to the field of imaging informatics through the development of innovative, high…

The Dr. Ruth Dayhoff Award for the Advancement of Women in Medical Imaging Informatics

Presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of imaging informatics by a woman and/or presented to a…

The Early Career Achievement Award

Presented in recognition of significant and innovative technical contributions in imaging informatics to someone whose highest earned degree has been…

The Educator Award

Given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to imaging informatics education by a SIIM instructor or educator in the field.…

The Gold Medal of the Society Award

The highest award the Society bestows. It is awarded annually in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in research and/or implementation of…

The Imaging Informatics Innovator Award

Presented annually for extraordinary achievements in informatics technology development that show strong promise or potential impact in Imaging and/or medicine.…

Submission Guidelines

Open to All - both members and non-members are eligible.

Self-nominations are welcome! 

Be sure to review the individual eligibility and criteria requirements for the specific award category you wish to submit a nomination. 

The Imaging Informatics Innovator Award and the Early Career Achievement Award each present two awards – Academia and Corporate/Industry.  

How to Nominate

Nominations and letter of support must be submitted by Apr 26, 2024.
Letter of support - One (1) letter of support is required and may be submitted by the nominator. A second letter of support is optional.
Nominee CVs will be collected by SIIM and used as a support document during the selection process.
Each award has specific criteria. Please read the award category descriptions carefully. Submit the pertinent information required to show how the nominee meets the stated criteria and be sure to include any information requested on the nomination form.
Nominations must be submitted through your My SIIM Account.
  • Nominators do not need to be SIIM members but must have a My SIIM Account to submit.
  • Create a guest account or access your current account here.
    • Current account holders, your username is the current email address on file at SIIM.
    • Once logged in to your My SIIM Account click on New Honorary Award Nomination in the left navigation menu.

Award Selection

Nominations and supporting documentation are submitted to the SIIM Awards & Honors Committee for consideration and selection. Each year, SIIM receives numerous outstanding submissions for each award and through a rigorous evaluation process selects those that are exemplary.  

Recognition & Presentation

All award recipients are honored at the SIIM Membership Meeting & Awards Ceremony on Jun 28, 2024, during the SIIM24 Annual Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.

Timeline

Open for Nominations: Mar 19, 2024

Submission Closing: Apr 26, 2024 

Award Announcement: May 22, 2024

Award Recognition & Presentation: Jun 28, 2024