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Laboratory professionals often cite “lack of recognition for a job well done” as one of their primary job frustrations. The NSCLS Awards Program is a way for you to recognize the outstanding contributions by individuals in your laboratory and professional society. Please consider nominating individuals you believe are worthy of these awards!
Winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon during the 2010 spring meeting April 7-9 at the La Vista Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska, Iowa.
The following awards are available this year (criteria for each are listed on the nomination form):
The NSCLS Officers determined the winners of each award, based on the application information.
This award was established to recognize a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician who has made a significant contribution to that person’s profession, institution and community. The nominee does not need to be a member of NSCLS. A laboratory may nominate only one individual, who must have been employed at that facility for at least one year and must be certified by a national certifying agency. Notify your lab manager/administrator if you would like to nominate an individual.
Rex Famitangco
Pictured from Left:
Amy Stanley, Lucas Christensen, Rex Famitangco, and Tracey Vrba
This award was established to recognize a person who supports the laboratory profession (i.e. phlebotomist, lab assistant, secretary, client services rep, etc.) and has made a significant contribution to that person’s profession, institution and community. The nominee does not need to be a member of NSCLS. An institution may nominate only one individual, who must have been employed at that facility for at least one year. Notify your institution if you would like to nominate an individual.
Troy Ferdig
This award goes to an outstanding NSCLS member who has made a significant contribution to our society. Nominations are based on the member’s activities during the current year, as well as a summary of that person’s contributions to the Clinical Laboratory Science profession. Officers of NSCLS are not eligible. Please read the accompanying article on the history of this prestigious award as it appeared in the 2004 Winter Filter written by Marty Fattig.
Karen Keller
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Amy Stanley, Lucas Christensen, Karen Keller, and Tracey Vrba
Past Filter Winners include:
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This award is given to recognize and reward newly active members of NSCLS who have demonstrated leadership potential by their contributions to our organization. Directing a task force/project or chairing a committee with significant tasks, the outcome of which is considered to be outstanding, creative or of high quality may be used as a guide to determining leadership potential. Officers of NSCLS are not eligible.
Nicole Meier
Pictured from Left:
Amy Stanley, Lucas Christensen, Tracey Vrba, and Nicole Meier
This award was established to show appreciation for an exhibitor/salesperson/technical representative who has shown outstanding support educationally and/or financially to the field of Clinical Laboratory Science and NSCLS. Factors to be considered may be the number of years exhibiting at the Spring Meeting, donation of funds for an NSCLS Award, contributions to continuing education, or demonstration of alternate support.
Siemens
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Lucas Christensen, Amy Stanley, Tracey Vrba, and Jason Cockle
First awarded in 1977, Omicron Sigma is the ASCLS President's Honor Roll for Outstanding Service. It provides lasting recognition of those dedicated members who volunteer their personal resources, time and energy to the ASCLS. Recognition is at three levels: National, Regional, and State. This allows constituent society presidents, regional directors, and the ASCLS President to recognize members for outstanding service.
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Karen has been involved with NSCLS leadership since she joined the organization in 1978. She began as the advertising and billing person for the NSCLS newsletter, The Filter. She then became the Poster Awards Chairperson. She held that position for six years. Then, she was appointed Membership Development Chair for several years. Finally, she was elected Treasurer for three consecutive two-year terms. Currently, Karen is our PACE Chair. She is a fantastic mentor and leader. |
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Linsey is new to NSCLS leadership. During her first year, she has taken on both Treasurer and Student Forum Advisor positions. She represented NSCLS at the 2008 National Meeting in Washington, DC. Linsey is enthusiastic about the society. She is willing to help out where she can and always does a fantastic job. |
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Anita Smith |
Anita has been involved with NSCLS leadership for several years. She has held various positions including Student Forum, Filter Editor, Treasurer, Registration at Spring Meeting, President, and Bylaws Chair. After taking a few years off, Anita has returned to the Bylaws Chair position. She is a fantastic member, mentor, and resource. |
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Martin Steinbeck |
Martin has served as NSCLS secretary in the past. He has been the web author of www.nscls.net for three years. He does a wonderful job keeping the website current. He is also great at lending ideas and suggestions and has a great outlook for our society as a whole. |
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Nicole developed interest in NSCLS leadership during her first experience at a national meeting in 2006. She was a First Year Professional for 2006-2007 and then became NSCLS Membership Chair, a position she currently holds. She will be attending her second trip to Washington DC for the Legislative Symposium this year. Nicole has a great excitement and appreciation for the society. She looks forward to more leadership opportunities. |
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Shirley Noble |
Shirley has been involved with ASCLS for several years. She began her involvement as a student in Ohio. In Ohio, she filled various positions including Executive Secretary, Board Member, and Spring Meeting Organizer. She has held various positions with NSCLS including President and Filter Editor. Shirley is currently involved with a local chapter in Lincoln, Nebraska, that is quite active in serving and promoting clinical laboratory professionals. She is a wonderful mentor and leader. |
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Joyce has been involved with NSCLS for several years and has held various positions. She is currently NSCLS Secretary. Joyce is enthusiastic about the clinical laboratory profession. She is a great mentor and leader. |
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Shana Jensen |
Shana has served as NSCLS Secretary. She is currently NSCLS President-elect-elect. Shana is enthusiastic about the clinical laboratory profession and this society. I look forward to working with her over the next few years. |
2009 NSCLS Scholarships: The NSCLS scholarship committee was pleased to present two scholarships this year. Among the criteria that we consider are academics, letters of recommendation and an essay the applicants submit about a medical technologist they admire. Reading these essays is inspirational. There are many fine role models working in Clinical Laboratory Science today.
The two scholarship recipients this year are
Deborah Watts
and
Becky Schainost.
Congratulations
to Deborah & Becky and
Best Wishes to
all CLS students in Nebraska!
 Pictured from Left: Deborah Watts (SECC) and Linsey Donner |
 Becky Schainost (Nebraska Methodist) |
Last Update:
02/16/2010
Web Author:
Martin Steinbeck, M.Ed., MT(ASCP)
