Additional Awards

Carmine M. Valente Distinguished Service Award

The Carmine M. Valente Distinguished Service Award was established in 2016, with its first presentation occurring at the 2017 AIUM Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Dr Valente served as Chief Executive Officer from 1997-2016 and significantly contributed to the AIUM and the ultrasound community as a whole by furthering the multi-disciplinary nature and collaborative efforts of the organization during his tenure. This annual presentation honors an AIUM member whose longstanding contributions in the furtherance of the AIUM mission warrant special merit, as chosen by the AIUM staff and President.

Presidential Recognition Award

Presidential Recognition Awards honor individuals who have worked closely with the AIUM President to further the society’s mission and vision. 

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Honorary Fellow Award

The Honorary Fellow Award bestows an honorary membership upon those individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of ultrasound and in most cases whose primary residence is outside of North America. 

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Memorial Hall of Fame

The Memorial Hall of Fame serves as a posthumous tribute to a creative and devoted physician, sonographer, research scientist, or other individual who has been an active member of the AIUM as an officer, Board of Governors member, award recipient, JUM editor or deputy editor, or committee/COP leader and contributed to the field of ultrasound in medicine. 

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Memorial Recognition

The Memorial Recognition serves as a posthumous tribute to a creative and devoted physician, sonographer, research scientist, or other member or nonmember who has contributed to the field of ultrasound in medicine. 

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