About the Award

The Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes individuals who exhibit notable service to the College and the profession of radiology or whose achievements reflect favorably on the field at a national level. The ACR® Board of Chancellors recognizes up to three individuals each year with the award.

We welcome nominations from any current member or fellow of ACR. Individuals eligible for the award include radiologic technology or nursing leaders, statisticians, leaders in business management, leaders of other medical organizations, philanthropists, legislators, authors and media representatives.

If you know someone who's served the College well, but isn't eligible for the Gold Medal, nominate them for the Distinguished Achievement Award.

Learn More About the

Nominating Process

Find out how the ACR Board of Chancellors selects the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award, step by step.

View the criteria and procedures

How to

Nominate a Colleague

Know someone who's served the profession of radiology or ACR at the highest level? Address your nomination letter and Letter of Support to Chair, Awards and Honors Committee.

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Previous Winners

Meet the recipients of previous years' awards.

2023

Robert Achermann, JD

2021

Donald W. Moran

2019

James L. Morrison, BS, MS

2017

Pamela A. Wilcox, RN, MBA

2016

Mary Jane Donahue

2015

Donald F. Lavanty, JD