2026 Call for ISMRT Society Award Nominations

The Awards Committee of the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) invites members of the Society to submit the names of potential nominees for the awards of the Society. The Awards Committee will recommend the names of potential award winners to the Governing Board based on proposals received from the membership and its own suggestions.  Awards will be presented at the ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 09-14 May 2026.

Please note: Nominations are only accepted online. Access provided below. All Society Awards allow self-nomination.

Crues-Kressel Award

The Crues-Kressel Award is bestowed on an individual who consistently makes outstanding contributions to the education of radiographers and technologists by organizing and promoting education both internationally and on a local level.

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• Does not need to be a member of the ISMRT
• Is not a current Executive Committee member or ISMRT Board member
• Is not a previous recipient of this award

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions and extreme level of effort and service to the operation, effectiveness, and good reputation of the Society.

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• Must be a member in good standing of the ISMRT
• Is not a previous recipient of this award

Honorary Membership Award

The Honorary Membership Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of extraordinary achievement and an exceptional level of service and support for the society and the mission of the ISMRT.

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• Does not need to be a member of the ISMRT
• Is not a previous recipient of this award

Fellow of the Society

The Fellow of the Society Award is bestowed on an individual(s) in recognition of significant and substantial contributions to the mission of the ISMRT over the course of at least five (5) years, including participation in the Annual Meetings, Regional Meetings, Publications, and contributions to the development of the Society.

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• Must be a member in good standing of the ISMRT
• Is not a previous recipient of this award

Outstanding Service to Chapter/Division

The Outstanding Service to a Chapter/Division Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of the outstanding contributions and extreme level of effort and service to the operation and effectiveness of a Chapter or Division.

To be eligible for this award, the candidate:

• Must be a member in good standing of the ISMRT
• Is not a current Executive Committee member or ISMRT Board member
• Is not a previous recipient of this award

All nominations must be submitted online by 05 September 2025 at 23:59 UTC to ensure that the Awards Committee has not only received a sufficient number and breadth of nominees but has time to ensure all supporting materials are received.

To nominate an ISMRT member for the Crues-Kressel Award, Distinguished Service Award, Honorary Membership Award, Fellow of the Society, or Outstanding Service to Chapter/Division, please follow the instructions, using the online form provided below.

Brandy Reed
Chair, Awards Committee
International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists
One Concord Center
2300 Clayton Road, Suite 620
Concord, CA 94520 USA

2026 ISMRT Society Award Nomination Form