I have some quick reminders for some upcoming deadlines for awards for this year's Fall conference. Please read the different awards and their descriptions below and consider nominating or submitting!

The MSRT is proud to present a myriad of Awards each year at the Fall Educational Conference and Annual Meeting.  Note: The Fall Conference in October 2022, so you still have time to enter. These awards recognize exceptional imaging technologists and student technologists. Each of the awards have certain requirements and date sensitive deadlines to be met. 

If you require assistance with this process, contact the MSRT Awards Chairman at awards@mnsrt.com. 

All award submission material, unless otherwise specified, should be sent to:awards@mnsrt.com

MSRT Awards 

3936 Hwy 52, Suite #130, 

Rochester, MN 55901

A brief description of each award follows and is on the website.  You are encouraged to download official award rules and application forms.

• Scientific Essays:  due July 15^th   Student technologists and radiologic technologists are encouraged to submit scientific essays on subject matter pertaining to radiologic technology. Submitted essays are judged by a panel of MSRT members.  The top three essays in each category are presented at the MSRT Annual Meeting and Fall Conference.

• MSRT Scientific Exhibits: Due July 15^th Student technologists and radiologic technologists are encouraged to prepare and present an exhibit on subject matter pertaining to radiologic technology. These exhibits are displayed at the MSRT Annual Meeting and Fall Educational Conference.

• MSRT Life Membership Award: Due July 15:

This award is presented to a member who has maintained an interest in the activities and aims of  the society for a minimum of five years and has performed outstanding service to the society at the district and/or state level.

• MSRT Honorary Membership Award Application: Due July 15: This award is presented to a individual who has maintained an interest in MSRT and supports the MSRT activities and aims of our society over time. 

• Technologist of the Year: Due July 15^th: Technologist of the Year is awarded to a technologist who has made contributions toward the growth of the society, commitment to the profession, outstanding service to the radiologic field at his/her place or employee, through the community and/or at the state or district level.

• Student of the Year: Due July 15th:This meritorious award recognizes a student of radiologic technology who has exhibited outstanding service to the field of radiology by participation at his/her educational institution or in the professional societies at a district, state or national level. 

• Patricia Daun Memorial Award: Due July 15^th:  This award is presented to a student technologist or radiologic technologist who displays the qualities of sincere humanity such as sensitivity, honesty, integrity, desire for continuous growth, a warm smile and a sense of humor. This technologist is truly Someone I’d want to be with!”

• Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists Scholarship: Due July 15^th: This scholarship will award one (1) $1000.00 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Science program in the state of Minnesota and one (1) $1000.00 scholarship to a Registered Technologist enrolled in an approved advanced course of instruction in the radiologic sciences.

*Remember most due dates are July 15, 2022.  Most of the areas have both students and Technologists able to apply enter except here specific to are a group.

Thanks, everyone! Hope to hear of lots of entries!

Jack Ashcroft RT(R)(MR), B.S.
MSRT President