Do You know someone that deserves the Technologist of the Year Award?
In 1973, the OSRT Board of Directors established the Technologist of the Year Award to be presented at each Annual Meeting.
Congratulations to the 2026 OSRT Technologist of the Year! Your name could be here! Nominate yourself or someone else who deserves to be recognized.
Linnea Hopewell, M.Ed, R.T.(R)(M)(QM)NAP
Interested in nominating some deserving RT? Check out the Award Rules
Fellow is an honorary designation representing a significant breadth and depth of contribution to the OSRT and the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. A Fellow is an exemplary leader who has consistently served, advocated for, and supported advancement of the profession.
Qualifications for Elevation to OSRT Fellow Honor
To apply for Fellow status, applicants should consider the most current published guidelines below, along with the rubric:
. Please note that these guidelines and rubric may be revised prior to the next round for consideration.Applicants must:
- be a current OSRT member in good standing.
- submit the online application (see below) by May 15
- attach a professional CV or Resume to the online application.
- provide verification of degree and/or certification status by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (or equivalent medical imaging certification) by either diploma or certification.
- submit a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 at the time of application for Fellow.
- verify past or present professional organization membership(s).
- achieve a score of 75 or more during the Fellow's committee evaluation using the Fellows Status Point Scale Rubric.
Selected candidates will be elevated to Fellow status at the Fellows Ceremony during the Francine Todd Memorial Business Session at the Annual Meeting with the next elevation at the OSRT Annual Meeting in spring of 2028. Elevated Fellows will be presented with an award at the ceremony.
Fellows Process
- The OSRT Fellows Committee will conduct the process for selection of Fellow candidates.
- The Fellows Committee will evaluate applicant submissions and shall forward all approved nominees to the OSRT Board of Directors for confirmation.
- Applicants will be notified of Fellow status within one (1) week following the Board of Directors approval.
Applications for Fellows candidates will open in fall of 2027 for consideration of elevation at the OSRT Annual meeting in spring of 2028.
Heather Moore and Terri Bruckner
2026 Fellow Awardees
with Committee Chair, Gary Greathouse
Do you know someone that has offered unusual, dedicated service to OSRT? If so, that individual may be deserving of a Life or Honorary Membership Award or Fellow status. Read more.
